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CMP launches electric vehicle charger pilot, with incentives
Staff 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.”
Staff September 2, 2020
New study: Maine can recover from economic crisis by addressing climate change
Laurie Schreiber 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.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 31, 2020
USDA awards renewable energy grants to 33 businesses across Maine
Staff 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.
Staff August 27, 2020
Maine Climate Council: Stringent building codes key to reducing greenhouse gases
Laurie Schreiber 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.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 26, 2020
Franklin County gets $1M grant for internet connectivity
Maureen Milliken 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
Maureen Milliken August 24, 2020
Versant Power to provide $8M in rate relief for customers
Staff 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.
Staff Updated: August 12, 2020
Mechanic Falls fabricator to build parts for second underwater power system
Staff 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%.
Staff Updated: August 12, 2020
Maine Energy Marketers Association names new president
Staff August 11, 2020Charlie Summers, formerly a Defense Department official and Maine secretary of state, will lead the trade group.
Staff August 11, 2020
Wind-energy firms to invest $100M in UMaine Aqua Ventus project
Staff 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.
Staff Updated: August 6, 2020
USDA invests $4.8M to upgrade two rural Maine water systems
Staff 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.
Staff Updated: August 4, 2020
After 136 years, Maine Water Co. breaks ground on $50M treatment facility
Staff 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.
Staff July 31, 2020
Proposed SoPo condos would abut oil tank farm
William Hall 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.
William Hall Updated: July 20, 2020
Grants available for Maine businesses to expand ethanol, biodiesel options
Staff 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.
Staff Updated: July 14, 2020Hydro-Québec pledges to sell discounted power to Mainers over NECEC, if built
Staff 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.
Staff July 10, 2020
Machias bank goes solar with new HQ building
Renee Cordes 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.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 9, 2020
Renewable energy partnership boosts Millinocket mill site redevelopment
Maureen Milliken July 6, 2020Legislation approved last year allows Our Katahdin, owner of the former Great Northern Paper site, to partner with Brookfield Renewable to sell energy to potential tenants in a redevelopment plan that aims to lure new forest products innovators,
Maureen Milliken July 6, 2020
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Small Business Saturday, the annual tradition that encourages shoppers to support local, independent retailers and entrepreneurs, marked its 16th rendition on Nov. 29, with events held across the nation.
Founded by American Express in 2010, the yearly event has become an essential part of the holiday shopping season. The Small Business Administration became the official co-sponsor in 2011.
Last year, shoppers turned out in full force to support their local communities, generating an estimated $22 billion in spending at small retailers and restaurants.
The Giving Guide
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Groundbreaking Maine
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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