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Thank you to all who made our 11th annual Energy Expo fun and educational! While the sun was baking chocolate cookies in the solar oven, community members were zipping around on electric scooters and e-bikes. The electric snowmobile and electric dirt bikes sparked conversations, as did the EV-powered fridge, coffee maker, and electric grill. Folks learned about tax credits that haven't yet expired, as well as ongoing rebates to support energy efficiency upgrades in the home or at work. Attendees got their questions about community solar answered, and picked up free weatherization supplies to tighten up windows and doors before the heating season is in full swing. While electric vehicles have become much more commonplace on our streets in the past 11 years, local EV drivers were still able to assure their neighbors that EVs can be practical and economical choices in western Maine.
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Every year, CEBE hosts the Energy Expo as part of National Drive Electric Month. This is a great opportunity to drive electric cars, ride electric bikes, meet solar installers and more!
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Chevy Bolt ride along
Come ride along with us, and get virtually behind the steering wheel of a Chevy Bolt.
EV 101 with Travis Ritchie
Travis Ritchie, EV expert and long-time EV driver, guides you through the basics of electric vehicles. Hear up-to-date information about costs and savings, maintenance, advantages and disadvantages, how and why they work, and the environmental impact of making the switch. Hear what it's like to drive an EV in our region.
E-Bike ride along
Experience riding an electric bicycle, or as close as we can get via video.
Solar 101 with Fred Garbo and Don McLean
Join Fred Garbo of Garbo-Kane Integrated Solar Builders and Don McLean, solar homeowner, for an introduction to home-sized solar. Learn about the costs and return on investment, different set-ups available, and the most current technologies.
EV Charging Etiquette and More E-Bikes!
Learn the do's and dont's of charging your EV in the community, and join us for a virtual e-bike extravaganza.
Solar Site Tour #2 and Smart Fortwo ride along
Check out another local solar installation from the comfort of your couch, and get the virtual driving experience of a Smart Fortwo.
Solar Site Tour and Kia Niro ride along
Take a virtual tour of a local solar installation, and ride along with Seal in her Kia Niro.
Tesla Model 3 ride along
Join us to experience the Tesla Model 3.
