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Energy & Utilities
Maine joins states suing oil giants over climate change
Updated: December 9, 2024The lawsuit, filed by Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, names Exxon, Shell, Chevron, BP, Sunoco and the American Petroleum Institute as defendants.
Updated: December 9, 2024
Let the sun shine: 2,464 solar panels installed on roof of Portland warehouse
November 26, 2024The Boston-based owner of the property says the installation is an effort to advance environmental stewardship while creating value across the firm's portfolio.
November 26, 2024
New climate plan calls for 100% of Maine’s electricity to come from renewable sources by 2040
Updated: November 25, 2024Climate goals have been bolstered by federal funds in recent years. That’s likely to decrease, according to the updated plan, which calls for leveraging other sources.
Updated: November 25, 2024
French maker of electric boat motors opens first US subsidiary in Portland
Updated: November 18, 2024Electric boat motors are becoming popular in Maine and beyond. Temo has partnered with marine dealers in the state, and now work is underway to expand and hire in Portland and Scarborough.
Updated: November 18, 2024
One of Rockland’s largest solar projects now resides at a retirement community
November 11, 2024The project was designed to meet half of the nonprofit’s electrical requirements by maximizing the number of panels that could fit on the roof.
November 11, 2024-
Exit focus: The good, the bad and the unnerving about selling a family business in Maine
Updated: November 4, 2024Selling a family business requires a combination of patience, emotional stamina and an understanding of market conditions.
Updated: November 4, 2024
Four offshore wind-power sites in Gulf of Maine auctioned for $22M
October 30, 2024Two high bidders won leases for federal waters totaling 327,096 acres. The sites have the potential to power 2.3 million homes using floating wind-turbine technology.
October 30, 2024
In Norway, a Maine nonprofit tackles the housing crunch, climate issues
October 23, 2024The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy is looking to build a housing cooperative and small-scale community solar farms. Programs to date include bike sharing and an EV charging network.
October 23, 2024
‘Legacy’ industrial sites across Maine are focus of state redevelopment help
Updated: October 23, 2024Forest bioproducts, clean energy and new uses for old infrastructure are the focus points for industrial projects across Maine slated to receive technical assistance from the state.
Updated: October 23, 2024
Maine's electrical grid gets a $65M boost to prepare for clean energy
Updated: October 21, 2024The federal funding will go toward new technologies designed to improve the stability of the power grid and prepare it to handle more electricity from renewable energy sources.
Updated: October 21, 2024Electricity Maine customers will get back 3 months of charges under PUC settlement
October 17, 2024Energy provider Electricity Maine will have to refund about 20,000 customers and pay a $315,000 fine for what state regulators have called “unfair billing practices.”
October 17, 2024
Maine utility crews head to Florida, bringing hurricane relief
October 10, 2024Versant has dispatched 38 team members with 15 bucket trucks, who left Hampden on Wednesday morning. In addition, Central Maine Power is keeping tabs on the fast-changing situation.
October 10, 2024
Portland landlord East Brown Cow expands reach with solar farm in Kennebec County
Updated: October 16, 2024East Brown Cow, which may be better known as an owner of commercial properties in the Old Port, has now teamed up with ReVision energy on five solar arrays.
Updated: October 16, 2024
Meet the Mainebiz 40 Under 40 — rising stars who are changing the state
Updated: October 7, 2024For the third year, Mainebiz is recognizing the state's up-and-comers, the next generation of leaders who are changing Maine and its economy for the better.
Updated: October 7, 2024
40 Under 40: Lizzy Reinholt is both a corporate leader and climate change activist
Updated: October 7, 2024Significant professional accomplishment: We must find real, lasting solutions to tackle climate change.
Updated: October 7, 2024
Freeport oyster farm charges ahead to electrify operations
October 1, 2024The project is expected to demonstrate electrification technologies in action, providing data and real-time experience to other farmers and industry members.
October 1, 2024
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