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Energy & Utilities
With public utility vote looming, Mills speaks out sharply against Pine Tree Power
September 21, 2023Backers of the November referendum say a new public utility, dubbed Pine Tree Power, would deliver lower-cost, more reliable electricity. Opponents — including CMP, Versant and Gov. Janet Mills — dispute that claim.
September 21, 2023
As Hurricane Lee churns toward New England, Maine businesses batten down the hatches
September 14, 2023As Hurricane Lee makes its steady push toward Maine, power companies, boatyards, cruise ships and tour operators hunker down.
September 14, 2023
Portland’s EV charging stations see a ‘surge’ in use
September 11, 2023The city of Portland has installed dozens of electric vehicle chargers, and usage has doubled in the past six months.
September 11, 2023
Grandy Organics among Maine producers to receive USDA funds for energy efficiency measures
Updated: September 5, 2023Hiram-based Grandy Organics will use a $171,219 grant to install an energy-efficient HVAC system, stoves and a dishwasher in a project expected to save $16,465 annually.
Updated: September 5, 2023
Biochar: Startups use thermal process to transform waste wood into a versatile product
Updated: September 4, 2023A new forest product sector in Maine is heating up as startup companies establish facilities to turn forest residuals into a versatile high-value product called biochar.
Updated: September 4, 2023-
Presque Isle firm wins contract to build $100M fuel pellet plant in Louisiana
August 31, 2023The $100 million Louisiana facility will convert sugarcane waste into biomass pellets. Player Design was selected as the engineering, procurement and construction provider for the entire facility.
August 31, 2023
Aroostook County receives $150K to help residents struggling with utility payments
August 30, 2023The partnership is expected to help support nearly 200 vulnerable households avoid disconnection of their electricity service.
August 30, 2023
Maine communities adopt program to finance energy upgrades for buildings
Updated: August 28, 2023The investment is recovered through savings on the consumers’ energy bills. The program “provides a very attractive pathway for businesses to finance energy improvements,” said the leader of Efficiency Maine.
Updated: August 28, 2023
$16M in UMF renovations aim to make campus more attractive to students while saving money
Updated: August 15, 2023An 18-month, $11 million energy upgrade project is underway along with $5.4 million in residence hall improvements.
Updated: August 15, 2023
With $6M grant, UMaine team will help prepare power grids for climate change
August 14, 2023A research project will explore ways to equip local electricity infrastructure to deal with the growing impact of climate change.
August 14, 2023
Maine DEP investigates colorful emissions at Portland waste-to-energy plant
August 7, 2023The state is investigating the cause and impact of pinkish-purple emissions that were said to be caused by iodine in the waste stream.
August 7, 2023
$6M funding boost will bring EV chargers to 12 sites in Maine
August 3, 2023The locations range from Brunswick to Houlton, and the new chargers are planned to be in operation next year.
August 3, 2023
Hollywood Casino in Bangor adds six Tesla charging stations
Updated: July 28, 2023Maine has a growing number of electric cars, according to the state Department of Energy. Through December 2022, Maine had nearly 5,000 electric cars registered, up from 3,000 in 2021.
Updated: July 28, 2023
Maine pumped up to install more heat pumps
Updated: July 25, 2023After Maine surpassed a goal of installing 100,000 heat pumps two years ahead of schedule, Gov. Janet Mills announced a new statewide target.
Updated: July 25, 2023
Connecticut solar company leases first Maine location
Updated: July 11, 2023Venture Solar started in 2015 in a 75-square-foot office. Today, it has seven offices along the East Coast and over 400 employees.
Updated: July 11, 2023
Mills veto of offshore wind bill draws criticism from AFL-CIO
June 28, 2023Gov. Janet Mills said an amendment that requires collective bargaining agreements “creates a chilling effect” for non-union companies and workers.
June 28, 2023
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