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Dam upgrade brings Cobbosseecontee watershed closer to commercial fishing
September 8, 2020The Cobbosseecontee watershed is the second-biggest in the state that is closed to fish migration, and officials say once opened, more than 3 million alewives, as well as elvers, may migrate there, enough to support commercial fishing.
September 8, 2020
CMP launches electric vehicle charger pilot, with incentives
September 2, 2020Central Maine Power, the state's largest electric utility, will offer up to $4,000 in incentives toward the cost of the charging infrastructure. Applicants must install a minimum of four “plugs.”
September 2, 2020
New study: Maine can recover from economic crisis by addressing climate change
Updated: August 31, 2020From a Bar Harbor farmer to a Portland tool maker, climate change is an issue affecting businesses. A new study argues that addressing the issue head on would help Maine tackle climate change and jump start an economy hurt by the pandemic.
Updated: August 31, 2020
USDA awards renewable energy grants to 33 businesses across Maine
August 27, 2020The grants, which will pay for solar arrays and other renewable energy installations, range from $218,242 for an array on Isle au Haut that will cover 100% of the island's electric needs to small four-figure grants for businesses in 12 counties.
August 27, 2020
Maine Climate Council: Stringent building codes key to reducing greenhouse gases
Updated: August 26, 2020Energy-efficient technology such as heat pumps is already available, and greater adoption of it is one recommendation of a group formed by by the state last year to deal with climate change.
Updated: August 26, 2020
Franklin County gets $1M grant for internet connectivity
August 24, 2020The grant, awarded to the Greater Franklin Development Council, was one of eight awarded by the Northern Border Regional Commission in Maine last week; others included support for redevelopment of the former Great Northern Paper mill site in East
August 24, 2020
Versant Power to provide $8M in rate relief for customers
Updated: August 12, 2020The relief comes under terms of ENMAX Corp.’s $1.3 billion acquisition of the company, formerly called Emera Maine, in March. Residential, commercial and industrial customers will all receive breaks on their electricity bills.
Updated: August 12, 2020
Mechanic Falls fabricator to build parts for second underwater power system
Updated: August 12, 2020The device generates renewable power from free-flowing water currents. It will join a companion device in Igiugig, Alaska, producing enough energy to decrease the community's use of diesel fuel by 90%.
Updated: August 12, 2020
Maine Energy Marketers Association names new president
August 11, 2020Charlie Summers, formerly a Defense Department official and Maine secretary of state, will lead the trade group.
August 11, 2020
Wind-energy firms to invest $100M in UMaine Aqua Ventus project
Updated: August 6, 2020The project is expected to produce more than $150 million in total economic output and create hundreds of Maine-based jobs. The two new partners are already responsible for nearly a quarter of the world’s offshore wind capacity.
Updated: August 6, 2020
USDA invests $4.8M to upgrade two rural Maine water systems
Updated: August 4, 2020Public health and economic development are the top motivators for upgrading decades-old infrastructure in Bridgton, in western Cumberland County, and Milo, in Piscataquis County.
Updated: August 4, 2020
After 136 years, Maine Water Co. breaks ground on $50M treatment facility
July 31, 2020The Saco River Drinking Water Treatment Facility will serve roughly 40,000 residents of Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Saco and Scarborough, and is expected to go live in the spring of 2022.
July 31, 2020
Proposed SoPo condos would abut oil tank farm
Updated: July 20, 2020The 12-unit condominium development would occupy a vacant property in South Portland's Pleasantdale neighborhood, next to a 23-tank oil storage facility operated by Portland Pipe Line Corp.
Updated: July 20, 2020
Grants available for Maine businesses to expand ethanol, biodiesel options
Updated: July 14, 2020The USDA's new $100 million grant progam offers money to help install ethanol and biofuel infrastructure; Maine USDA Director Tim Hobbs will host a webinar on the grant process Wednesday.
Updated: July 14, 2020Hydro-Québec pledges to sell discounted power to Mainers over NECEC, if built
July 10, 2020The agreement, announced Friday by Gov. Mills, commits the Canadian utility to providing discounted power for 20 years. Hydro-Québec will also begin providing $170 million in public benefits sooner than originally planned.
July 10, 2020
Machias bank goes solar with new HQ building
Updated: July 9, 2020The 142-panel rooftop solar array was installed this week on Machias Savings Bank's new headquarters building, which is due to open in August.
Updated: July 9, 2020
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