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Fishing groups pile on against feds’ wind energy area
March 20, 2024Fishery associations said the designation of the area “is the culmination of a rushed development process.” The federal the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has said the area was selected after extensive stakeholder engagement.
March 20, 2024
Brunswick Landing waste 'digester' sold to New York energy company
March 19, 2024The biowaste facility was built in 2015 to provide power locally, and now will be converted in order to produce both natural gas and electricity.
March 19, 2024
Feds' proposed site for offshore wind gets mixed grades from labor, lobster trade groups
March 18, 2024Labor groups back a federal designation of an offshore wind site in the Gulf of Maine, but the Maine Lobstermen’s Association still has concerns.
March 18, 2024
Idled Orrington waste-to-energy facility is sold, looks to reopen next year
March 7, 2024The buyer has begun hiring staff to work toward restarting the plant, including some employees from the old company.
March 7, 2024Letter: Notes on power generation, energy supply
Updated: March 4, 2024An expert in the energy industry offers a nuanced look at where Maine gets its electricity.
Updated: March 4, 2024
Commentary: Opposing one bill, supporting another, to improve utility performance
February 26, 2024As Maine tackles climate change and as ratepayers demand more from their utilities, recently enacted legislation can do a lot to help, writes the leader of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. But another bill could be overkill.
February 26, 2024
A business lab from CEI aims to spur growth in weatherization industry
Updated: February 23, 2024The free lab, offered by Coastal Enterprises Inc., will provide basic business management tools and industry insights to help weatherization contractors stay open or expand.
Updated: February 23, 2024
ReVision Energy will unveil solar array on former gravel pit in Hampden
Updated: February 22, 2024A solar array featuring more than 14,000 panels is generating power used by College of the Atlantic, the Deer Isle School District, the Bangor Water District and the town of Blue Hill.
Updated: February 22, 2024
Sears Island selected as site of $500M Maine offshore wind-power port
February 21, 2024The Searsport site is already owned by the state and is designated for port development, saving money and having less environmental impact.
February 21, 2024
Pumped up on heat pumps: Maine leads the nation on installations
February 14, 2024Air-source heat pumps are gaining traction in Maine. After meeting its goal to install 100,000 units two years early, the state has a target of 175,000 more heat pumps by 2027.
February 14, 2024
Clean energy jobs are plentiful in Maine, and a trained workforce is stepping up
Updated: February 19, 2024Maine's fast-growing clean energy economy demands a trained workforce, and programs statewide are responding.
Updated: February 19, 2024
Ask ACE: What are some environmentally responsible energy strategies?
Updated: April 22, 2024Association of Consulting Expertise member Sam Milton offers four tips to help businesses save on their energy bills.
Updated: April 22, 2024From the Editor: Maine’s clean energy sector is growing fast — and cultivating a labor force
Updated: February 19, 2024For the energy/environment focus, Mainebiz looks at the increased use of heat pumps for commercial buildings, as well as how the energy industry is tackling the labor shortage.
Updated: February 19, 2024
Kingfish, Maine Plywood, Tanbark among grant recipients for electrical upgrades
February 14, 2024Kingfish Maine, Tanbark Molded Fiber Products, Maine Plywood USA, Five Pillars Butchery, Heiwa Tofu and the Holy Donut will receive public funding to pay for upgrades to electrical infrastructure.
February 14, 2024
Researchers will look into co-existence of offshore wind power, fisheries off Maine coast
February 14, 2024Researchers will explore how fisheries might coexist with floating offshore wind turbines, and will create a baseline inventory of data about Maine's fishing community.
February 14, 2024
$54M targeted to coastal storm resilience and rebuilding in Maine
Updated: February 12, 2024A $50 million proposal would help communities rebuild infrastructure and enhance climate resiliency; $4.4 million is available to increase electrical grid resilience to extreme storms.
Updated: February 12, 2024
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