Thursday, April 10 | 1 pm – 1:45 pm
More valuable than gold? What is it? Dirt, of course! If you’d like to learn about making dirt— that is — backyard composting Carol will teach you the why and how so that you can generate your own nutrient-rich soil for use in your gardens. It’s all a matter of the right equipment, the right materials, and the right procedures.
Thursday, April 10 | 2 pm – 2:45 pm
An introduction to the work of the Below and Above Collective based in Providence. This collective engages communities with biodiversity and natural processes to create structures that actively participate in the web of life. By constructing floating wetlands using native plants and microorganisms which contributes to healthier urban waterways. Please check out their website and learn more; www.belowandabovecollective.life
Thursday, April 10 | 3 pm – 4 pm
James will speak on the transitions made to allow sustainable options in agriculture and landscape practices. The past 15 years they have introduced an alternative to traditional grass sod to low input ground covers. The call for less fertilizers and more organic solutions have escalated the diverse potential ground covers can bring to any landscape.
Friday, April 11 | 2 pm – 2:45 pm
This presentation will introduce the audience to the essentials of heat pump systems. We’ll talk about what heat pump efficiency means, what COP is, what to expect from your contractor, what a good installation is and looks like, and operating strategies for maintaining comfort and energy efficiency.
Friday, April 11 | 3 pm – 3:45 pm
This presentation will explore the various green standards and key elements commonly found in green or high-performance homes. By understanding these elements and their purpose, you’ll gain a clearer appreciation of their positive impacts on health, wellness, and the environment.
Saturday, April 12 | 12:00 pm
Discover the fundamentals of how solar power works in a home and explore Rhode Island’s Affordable Solar Access Pathways program, which supports solar energy in urban areas. Learn about the pros and cons of various financing options, get answers to frequently asked questions, and understand how energy efficiency improvements can complement your solar system, helping you reduce energy consumption and maximize savings.
Saturday, April 12 | 2:00 pm
Discover the fundamentals of how solar power works in a home and explore Rhode Island’s Affordable Solar Access Pathways program, which supports solar energy in urban areas. Learn about the pros and cons of various financing options, get answers to frequently asked questions, and understand how energy efficiency improvements can complement your solar system, helping you reduce energy consumption and maximize savings.
Saturday, April 12 | 4:00 pm
Join us for an informative workshop where we’ll break down the ins and outs of heat pump electrification and how it can benefit you. We’ll cover the latest rebate and Heat Loan programs available in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts — including how they work, what equipment qualifies, and how to get started. You’ll also learn how to choose the right heat pump system for your home’s needs and financial goals, so you can make a smart, sustainable investment in your comfort and future.
Sunday, April 13 | 10:30 am – 11:00 am
In less than 40 years, the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. has increased by over 50 percent, so that two of every three American adults are now overweight or obese and the epidemic also spreads to our children.
Lauren helps people discover why they’re hurting themselves with food. Sometimes, it’s a bad marriage, substance abuse, work stress, children, and various other life problems.
People use food for “comfort and distraction and we need to replace emotional eating habits with something healthy and discusses a plan based on individual likes so that you can eat without hanging around the snack machine or cookie jar.
Sunday, April 13 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Managing life with a family member who is struggling with a mental illness or other difficulty, such as a parent with dementia, or child with suicidal behavior, self-injury, and substance use problem, can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. She highlights the importance of recognizing and transforming negative thought patterns. It involves identifying triggers and developing strategies and coping skills to effectively manage these thoughts, while also enhancing communication and the ability to prevent crisis situations.
Dr. Uth emphasizes the necessity of accurate testing and outlines essential strategies to offer thorough support, aiming to foster positive behavioral changes within the family.
Sunday, April 13 | 12:00 pm
Join us for an informative workshop where we’ll break down the ins and outs of heat pump electrification and how it can benefit you. We’ll cover the latest rebate and Heat Loan programs available in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts — including how they work, what equipment qualifies, and how to get started. You’ll also learn how to choose the right heat pump system for your home’s needs and financial goals, so you can make a smart, sustainable investment in your comfort and future.
Sunday, April 13 | 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
“Have you been told to exercise more and eat less?” Maybe you have been given a very broad or generic diagnosis Such as “IBS”.
Maybe you have been told things like “Just deal with it”. Conventional medicine is necessary; However, functional/Integrative nutrition may be the missing piece of the puzzle. Many doctors lack the nutrition knowledge to find that “missing piece” between the symptoms you are experiencing (joint pain, weight loss resistance, and constipation, gas/bloating) from various body systems (brain and gut health for example). They say “Fix The Brain, Fix The Gut”. Without having functional nutrition knowledge, it is impossible to get to the “root cause” of your issues.
Sunday, April 13 | 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Our bodies are complex systems where different factors interact, meaning a symptom in one area could be linked to a problem elsewhere.
Most healthcare professionals focus on alleviating immediate symptoms, often masking the underlying issues that could lead to chronic health problems and recurring symptoms. By identifying the root cause of a health issue, we can implement targeted interventions that address the problem at its source, leading to more sustainable and effective treatment plans.
Lori will discuss not only the ramifications of not knowing the root cause of your health issues but additionally will discuss how you can find out what those root causes may be and share possible options.
Sunday, April 13 | 2:00 pm
Discover the fundamentals of how solar power works in a home and explore Rhode Island’s Affordable Solar Access Pathways program, which supports solar energy in urban areas. Learn about the pros and cons of various financing options, get answers to frequently asked questions, and understand how energy efficiency improvements can complement your solar system, helping you reduce energy consumption and maximize savings.
Sunday, April 13 | 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Learn about the specific benefits of exercise for this demographic, including improved cardiovascular health, bone density, muscle strength, mental well-being, better balance and coordination and strategies for safely incorporating exercise, considering potential age-related limitations and how to address them with appropriate modifications. Christina will discuss how to prioritize low-impact exercises that focus on strength training and flexibility, including movements like bodyweight squats, lunges, arm raises, seated rows, and gentle stretches, all done at a moderate pace with proper form to prevent injury.
Sunday, April 13 | 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Struggling with grief and loss? You are not alone. Grief is a human experience that connects all of us here in the physical world. No person (regardless of age, race, or religion) is immune from experiencing loss and trying to find meaning and resiliency through their grief and loss journey.
Join me for an inspiring presentation where I will share key insights, practical tools, and heartfelt advice to help you navigate your grief journey by exploring ways to find clarity, comfort and a sense of peace amid overwhelming emotions.
Rhode Island Energy provides essential energy services by delivering electricity and/or natural gas to over 770,000 customers across Rhode Island. Our team is dedicated to assisting customers, helping communities thrive, and supporting the state’s transition to a clean energy future. Rhode Island Energy is addressing energy challenges head-on by building smarter, more resilient, and more dynamic power grids and advancing sustainable energy solutions. We’re excited to meet with our customers in-person from April 4 through April 7 at the Home Show. Don’t miss this one-stop shop of energy efficiency programs, resources, and solutions to help you save energy and manage your gas and electric bills.
The RI EERMC provides oversight of Rhode Island’s ratepayer funded energy efficiency programs and ensures energy consumers maximize benefits to Rhode Island through energy efficiency. Established in 2006 under amendments to the Rhode Island Energy Resources Act (R.I.G.L. § 42-140.1), the Council includes fifteen members that represent small and large business, non-profit organizations, market rate and low-income homeowners and renters, municipalities, governments and environmental science and policy.
