One of the coldest states in the country, Maine has long needed to deal with energy and heating issues. So it comes as no surprise that Maine already had a program in place to promote energy efficiency. Operation Keep ME Warm was designed to help those in need help themselves by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes. Their initial effort was to provide weatherproofing for some homeowners.

They were looking for their next initiative when we introduced them to HeatSmart. Soon, we were shipping thousands of blankets north from Rhode Island, just in time to alleviate some of the strain of the winter of 2005-2006. The experience also shows how well we can fit with an established program to add another tool to combat rising energy costs.