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A request for proposals, issued Nov. 8, is based on priorities identified by the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium, an assembly of fisheries, wildlife and marine science and industry experts advising the state’s offshore wind research.
High-efficiency envelopes, heat-recovery ventilation, mass-timber construction, wood-fiber insulation and solar arrays are among steps colleges are implementing to reduce their carbon footprint.
The deal adds 60 employees and 3,000 clients, and expands ReVision’s presence as the Bay State looks to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The Island Institute will hire more fellows to help communities establish climate change plans and energy efficiency programs.
Question 3 asked if the state should buy out Central Maine Power and Versant Power and replace them with a public utility, Pine Tree Power. After a contentious campaign, more than two-thirds of voters said no.
An addition to the plant would have the capacity to provide 100% renewable energy, minimizing the university's fossil fuel dependence and exposure to volatile pricing.
Employees who want to "come home to our families in one piece every night” said they’re better able to improve workplace safety than company executives who work remotely.
Working waterfronts, food forests and heat pump installations were among projects selected to receive over $3.5 million to advance environmental justice.
The proposed area for wind-power turbines covers 3.5 million acres of ocean, lying 23 to 120 miles off the coast of Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Central Maine Power Co. expects to make 100 hires as it adds technological upgrades that may prevent and minimize outages.
Eric Howard is the new executive director of the Environmental & Energy Council of Maine.
Maine has received an additional $226,115 for the state's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, commonly referred to as LIHEAP.
Backers 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.
As Hurricane Lee makes its steady push toward Maine, power companies, boatyards, cruise ships and tour operators hunker down.
The city of Portland has installed dozens of electric vehicle chargers, and usage has doubled in the past six months.
Hiram-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.