Staying Warm: A Plan of Action
 

An iniative of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network

 

MPBN's Staying Warm" Energy Reporters

MPBN's "Staying Warm"

Home Heating Reporters

 

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The Blakes of Peaks Island

They live in a modern, passive solar home built in 1989. Both Larry and Joan are retired and living on a fixed income supplemented by part-time work. 

Cutting costs is formost in their minds. They are trying different techniques to see if they can stem the rising cost of fuel. If they could afford it they would install solar panels on the roof.

Dan Thayer

 

Read Dan's practical advice for the Blake's how to maintain their home's efficiency.

Dan Thayer's transcript for Tina Bailey