Working Green

Six professionals TALK SHOP

Thinking about a career in the green or high-performance building space? We sat down to talk shop with Mainers from six different fields: solar, weatherizing and energy auditing, architecture, construction and landscape design. Read on to learn how they got started, their favorite parts of the job, training required and what it might take for you to get there.

KELSEA LARSON, Weatherization & window technician, Evergreen Home Performance

KELSEA LARSON, Weatherization & window technician, Evergreen Home Performance

Weatherization & Window Technician

Kelsea Larson, Evergreen Home Performance

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ERIK NORTH, Owner & chief energy assessor, Free Energy Maine

ERIK NORTH, Owner & chief energy assessor, Free Energy Maine

Energy Audits & Assessments

Erik North, Free Energy Maine

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LIZ ZELNICK, Green building carpenter & office manager, Kolbert Building

LIZ ZELNICK, Green building carpenter & office manager, Kolbert Building


Green Builder

Liz Zelnick, Kolbert Building

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SARAH HOLLAND, Green design architect, Holland & Foley Architecture

SARAH HOLLAND, Green design architect, Holland & Foley Architecture


Green design architect

Sarah Holland, Holland & Foley Architecture

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JENNIFER CUMMINGS, Landscape and permaculture designer, Full Circle Landscaping

JENNIFER CUMMINGS, Landscape and permaculture designer, Full Circle Landscaping

Landscape & Permaculture Designer

Jennifer Cummings, Full Circle Landscaping

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From left to right, crew members Chris Trembly, Ryan Herz, Andy Garneau, and Noah Burditt. Photo courtesy of ReVision Energy.

From left to right, crew members Chris Trembly, Ryan Herz, Andy Garneau, and Noah Burditt. Photo courtesy of ReVision Energy.

Solar Electrician & Crew Leader

Chris Trembly, ReVision Energy, Liberty office

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This article first appeared in the Fall 2019/Winter 2020 edition of Green & Healthy Maine HOMES. Subscribe today!