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Mills touts new initiatives, funding to help communities fight climate change
Updated: December 2, 2021A year after Maine released a four-year climate action plan, Gov. Janet Mills announced nearly $25 million in funding to help communities prepare and adapt on various fronts.
Updated: December 2, 2021
CMP sets new management structure in wake of critical audit report
December 1, 2021CMP made moves to strengthen local Maine management ties and change its governance in the wake of a critical audit report criticizing its management structure and customer service.
December 1, 2021
Community college system receives $400K from KeyBank to support solar energy jobs
November 30, 2021Workers are needed in electrical positions to support the state’s aggressive renewable energy goals. Electricians are essential for key tasks, such as connecting solar panels to the electrical grid.
November 30, 2021
Mills plans next steps for offshore wind development at Maine commercial ports
Updated: November 29, 2021Calling offshore wind an "unprecedented economic and investment opportunity for Maine," Gov. Janet Mills has directed her administration to study options for uses of the renewable energy at several Maine ports.
Updated: November 29, 2021
Fighting for equity: How Maine female entrepreneurs are beating the odds to raise capital
Updated: November 29, 2021Female founders and business owners in a variety of sectors face challenges raising money in the male-dominated venture capital industry.
Updated: November 29, 2021
10 Casco Bay communities work to mitigate flooding caused by the climate crisis
November 23, 2021The two-year project aims to engage people whose livelihoods are affected by coastal flooding and help community volunteers, municipal staff, elected officials and community leaders plan for nature-based solutions to flooding.
November 23, 2021Versant Power residential customers to see electric bills jump
November 17, 2021Residential electric bills will increase by an average of $30 a month. Rates for Central Maine Power customers are also expected to increase.
November 17, 2021
State launches weatherization plan with $25M from Jobs & Recovery Plan
November 5, 2021Green jobs and energy-efficient homes are on tap with a new $25 million infusion of federal funds to Efficiency Maine Trust. An additional $5.5 million will go to a new Clean Energy Partnership to provide training opportunities in clean energy.
November 5, 2021Election follow-up: Embattled CMP corridor heads to court, while Bar Harbor restricts short-term rentals
November 4, 2021Voters in Maine opposed the CMP corridor project, which quickly prompted a lawsuit. Meanwhile, voters in Bar Harbor passed an ordinance to limit short-term housing rentals there.
November 4, 2021
Home energy-assistance program gives Mainers a $35M boost
November 3, 2021U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced the LIHEAP Funding for Maine as home energy costs are forecast to surge this winter.
November 3, 2021
By a clear-cut vote, Mainers say 'no' to CMP's power transmission corridor
November 3, 2021By overwhelming majorities, voters Tuesday responded “yes” to all three questions on the statewide election ballot — including a referendum to end the $1 billion electricity transmission corridor under construction in western Maine.
November 3, 2021
Electric avenue: Mirroring US trend, Maine move to electric cars picks up pace
Updated: November 1, 2021Electric vehicles are still a novelty in Maine, but making up an ever-bigger slice of the state’s car market. And Maine automotive businesses, policymakers and consumers are changing the way they think about EVs.
Updated: November 1, 2021
Upcoming GrowSmart summit to seek economic silver lining in climate action
Updated: October 21, 2021A World Resources Institute expert in the economics of climate action will discuss engaging communities through opportunities such as offshore wind, community solar and EV charging stations.
Updated: October 21, 20215 Maine workforce training programs may get $4.6M in federal funds
October 20, 2021The training and workforce development projects in Maine may share $4.6 million in funding, if approved by Congress.
October 20, 2021
Bethel community solar project goes online with 23 commercial customers
October 18, 2021Electricity customers including L.L.Bean Inc. and Northern Light Health have signed on to receive net billing credits through the 5.7-megawatt community solar project. The Maryland solar developer is looking to add more sites in Maine.
October 18, 2021Maine ranks 11th among energy-efficient states, but trails others regionally
October 18, 2021The state fared better than most, but others in the Northeast did better. The analysis by financial website WalletHub compared measures of energy efficiency in the home and in automobile use.
October 18, 2021
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