Our Team
Penobscot Home Performance was founded by Matthew Damon and Paul Shepherd, certified energy advisors and experienced general contractors. We’ve been invited in to take a good look, to advise, and eventually to help take good care of what is often the largest investment people make in their lifetimes.
Our team has been trusted to help improve the efficiency and value of homes of all ages, shapes and sizes in the greater Bangor and upper Midcoast areas since 2008. Our reach extends to Downeast and MDI as well. We are able to go where we’re needed. From Belfast to Bar Harbor and far inland, we service the region, bringing nearly 20 years of knowledge and experience to each home.
All about results
Our skill in assessing, explaining and completing projects that dramatically improve the comfort and energy performance of homes is unmatched in Penobscot County and beyond. We also excel at servicing light commercial spaces and multi-family homes. We’re proud of the work we do and are inspired by the homeowners we meet who make the decision to plan and put a little more into the place they call home. Read what our customers have to say about our work. Projects
My house was drafty before Penobscot Home Performance insulated my walls and basement. In my first year of living in this house I probably spent nearly $1,500 on fuel to heat my home. Now I’m down to around $900 and I can run the heat at 68 degrees and be comfortable. I’ve been thoroughly amazed at how much it’s improved. —Barbra S., Orono
Just thought I'd give you an update on Oil Consumption in our 1843 house in Orono—we went from averaging 956 gallons/year to heat the house in the first 3 years we owned it, down to 613 gallons last year after the air-sealing and insulation work you all did, and we're on track to match that this year. —James S., Orono
Paul Shepherd
Paul has worked for over 18 years as an energy auditor, primarily in low income weatherization programs such as WAP (Weatherization Assistance Program) and LIHEAP (Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program). He also ran the CHIP (Central Heating Improvement Program) and oil tank replacement programs while employed by two different Community Action Programs. He is a BPI certified Building Analyst, as well as a Maine Housing certified Energy Auditor. Paul is also certified as an HQS inspector, Lead Paint Sampling Technician, and Lead Smart Renovator. He has worked as a carpenter and woodworker, as well as in many other jobs in the building industry. He is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Art with a B.S. degree in Architectural Studies. Paul lives in Belfast with his wife Eileen and son Ben. When he is not busy with energy conservation work, he enjoys working in his garden, kayaking, and hiking.
Matthew Damon
Matt brings over 12 years of experience in the home energy efficiency industry. Prior to starting Penobscot Home Performance with Paul, Matt worked as an energy auditor in the low-income sector. He spent over 2 years testing and weatherizing literally hundreds of homes in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties through the federal Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Before entering the home performance field, he was a carpenter, concentrating his efforts on high-end homes. He is a Building Performance Institute -certified Building Analyst, as well as a Maine State Energy Auditor and a certified Lead Smart Renovator. Matt earned a B.S. in Zoology from The University of New Hampshire, and worked for many years on commercial fishing vessels in Alaska. Matt lives in Brewer with his wife Jessie, daughters Violet and Stella, dog Jack, 3 cats, a hamster, and 2 fish. When not working to increase the efficiency of homes, Matt enjoys cross-country skiing, skijoring, rock climbing, mountain biking, and competing in triathlons.
Our service area
We’ve helped new and long-time Maine homeowners lower their impact on the environment through home energy evaluations and renovations that can significantly lower carbon footprints and reduce energy consumption. Connect with us today to begin a conversation about how we can help you live more comfortably in your home while saving money in the process.
Penobscot Home Performance serves communities within a 30-mile radius of Bangor, Belfast and Bar Harbor. Towns we have serviced include Belfast, Bangor, Bar Harbor, Ellsworth, Blue Hill and more.
Certifications
Penobscot Home Performance is BPI and Efficiency Maine certified and a certified installer of Cel-Pak Cellulose Insulation. We are also a founding member of Efficiency First, an independent trust dedicated to promoting the efficient and cost-effective use of energy in order to save money for Maine residents. Details
