Energy bills got you down? Come to the second annual Midcoast Sustainable Energy Expo. Learn about renewable energy products, energy-efficient heating systems and construction techniques, affordable ways to reduce your fuel consumption, and much more. The expo will be held at the Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta on Friday, April 18 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be exhibits, demonstrations and workshops on a variety of topics, such as climate change and what to do about it; micro-hydro, solar and wind power; low and zero fossil energy construction; and electric cars that need little or no gasoline. You can watch and discuss a film about the future of oil.

Learn about home energy audits designed to show how you can cost-effectively improve your old farmhouse or not-so-old cape to keep you comfortable during Maine's cold winter. Discover how to build your own greenhouse and make your own inside storm windows. Win a free professional energy audit.

Find out about legislation that needs your support, designed to help us meet the challenge of converting from fossil fuel dependency to a solar economy. Chat with school children at work on energy projects and grown-ups generating power from the sun's energy.

Eat wholesome local food and meet others who care about the Earth just as much as you do. Go home knowing more about what you can do and where you can find help.

The Expo is a project of the Midcoast Green Collaborative, a local volunteer citizen initiative, in partnership with our generous sponsors. We have no paid staff and additional volunteers are always welcome! If you are interested in volunteering to help out at the Expo and receiving one of our coveted T-shirts, contact our volunteer coordinator Katie Huntington by phone at 563-1154 or via e-mail: riverrd5@gmail.com.

For more information about the expo or directions, please visit www.midcostgreencollaborative.org.

For recorded information about the expo or for inquires call 380-2420.