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BUILD GREEN MAINE EXPLORES INNOVATION AT THE JUICE CONFERENCE

Camden, Maine - Following the successful Built Energy Forum held at the Augusta Civic Center in January, Build Green Maine is producing four sessions for the Juice Conference 2.0.  Build Green Maine is dedicated to facilitating the rapid transformation of Maine’s built environment to greatly reduce energy inputs and reduce carbon emission.

Build Green Maine is a co-sponsor of the conference. “Build Green Maine has sponsored a series of stakeholder meetings around the state throughout 2009,” says George Callas, Director of Build Green Maine and a Midcoast Magnet board member. “We are working to strengthen the green building industry through education, relationship-building, and professional development. As a follow up to the successful Built Energy Forum in January, the Juice Conference will position the green building industry at the forefront of Maine’s creative economy. The interaction with finance professionals, entrepreneurs and artists will add an extra dimension to our efforts.”

This conference, “Building Maine’s Innovation Networks,” asks participants from across the state to come together to explore the power of creativity and innovation in protecting Maine’s quality of place while transforming Maine’s economy. Connecting our history with the future, investing in technology and design, introducing young and established leaders, fostering art and culture, and protecting and promoting our natural resources; these are elements of the creative economy and these are themes that will carry throughout the conference.

 “Sustainability is an essential theme for the creative economy,” says Skip Bates, Board President of conference producer Midcoast Magnet and Vice President of Business Banking at Bangor Savings. “’Ugly’ is not sustainable, and energy efficiency is essential. This conference represents an opportunity for architects, designers, builders, material scientists, entrepreneurs and consumers to develop relationships and to learn about the forces driving change in our built environment.” The Juice Conference will take place on November 13 and 14 in Camden, Maine. The conference will bring together over 500 of Maine’s most creative entrepreneurs, artists, innovators and statewide leaders at the intersection of technology, tradition and design for the purpose of charting the future of Maine’s economy.

 “These sessions will help facilitate the radical transformation of Maine’s built environment toward health, comfort and, above all, energy efficiency” said Callas.
The following presentations will take place over the course of this two day conference.

“20/30 Vision:  Maine’s Energy Efficient Housing Stock 20 Years into the Future:” The heads of key state agencies engage in a moderated dialogue of the elements of a sustainable built environment deep into the future for Maine and its effects on our cultural and economic development. Panelists include John Richardson, Department of Economic and Community Development; John Kerry, Governor’s Office of Energy Independence and Security; Donna McNeil, Maine Arts Commission and Adam Krea, Maine Housing.

“Gutting the Money Pit:  A Case of a Deep Energy Retrofit.” World-renowned building scientist, Joseph Lstiburek will walk participants step by step through a case study of a deep energy house retrofit.

Learn how to prioritize retrofit tasks, learn what NOT to do and learn about the new materials and technologies that will get the job done.

“Smart Houses Don’t Just Stand There: Exploring a collaborative design and construction process with the goal of producing affordable net-zero houses.”   Matthew O’Malia and Alan Gibson of GO Logic Homes will present an overview of the design process and construction methods for their net–zero model home in Belfast, Maine. The process demonstrates how a close collaboration between the design and construction processes proves that affordable net-zero houses are viable and possible, right now.
 
“Preservation as a Development Strategy:” Staff of Maine Preservation will explain the keys to success where preservation strategies initiated downtown economic development AND significant energy savings.

“Collaboration: From Sea to Shore by Way of the Drawing Board” What can two of Maine’s most traditional industries, boatbuilding and homebuilding, learn from each other and from the computer-design and composites industry? Moderated by John Hanson, President of Maine Boats, Homes, and Harbors magazine, panelists for this session include JB Turner of Lyman Morse Boatbuilding, Michael Hewes of Hewes & Company, Michael Roy of Phi Home Designs, and Patric Santerre, principal of ARCADIA designworks.

Build Green Maine is the result of a partnership between the Midcoast Magnet and the Newforest Institute. It was launched with the intention of connecting practitioners in the various areas of green building and renewable energy with each other and with homeowners and other stakeholders in Maine’s communities.  It seeks to coordinate with and support those organizations who work toward the common goal of a sustainable and healthy built environment.

The Juice Conference will feature over 40 panel discussions on topics including social networking, arts education, non-profit fundraising, venture capital, and entrepreneurial success stories. Conference tickets are $175 if purchased before October 15 and $225 thereafter. Special rates are available for volunteers, speakers and for groups with four or more attendees. To find out more about what the conference offers, and to register, set up a group rate, or for more information on volunteering or the event in general go to: www.juiceconference.org or email info@juiceconference.org.

*Images from Juice Conference 2007 are available upon request

Build Green Maine is a forum of green building professionals dedicated to the radical transformation of Maine’s built environment toward health, comfort, and energy efficiency. Launched with the intention of connecting practitioners in the areas of green building and renewable energy with each other and with homeowners and stakeholders: government, non-profit, financial and educational institutions, we seek to coordinate and provide support towards the common goal of a healthy and sustainable environment.

Midcoast Magnet brings people together to develop innovative projects that support creativity, livability and economic sustainability in Midcoast Maine. We are a non-profit organization of people dedicated to vibrant culture, entrepreneurship and bringing people together socially and professionally.  Bangor Savings Bank is a proud major sponsor of Midcoast Magnet. www.midcoastmagnet.com

Bangor Savings Bank, with more than $2.3 billion in assets, offers retail banking and Investment management services to Maine consumers as well as comprehensive commercial, corporate, payroll administration, and small business banking services to Maine businesses. The Bank, founded in 1852, is in its 157th year of service to the people of Maine, and operates from 51 locations throughout Maine and on the Web at www.bangor.com. Bangor Savings Bank and the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation invests $1.3 million dollars in Maine’s communities in the way of grants, sponsorships and partnership initiatives.