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MaineHealth will buy power produced at 10 Maine solar farms
Staff July 2, 2020With the 20-year agreement, the state's largest health care system said it expects to save at least $1 million a year.
Staff July 2, 2020
Two Maine startups get into national cleantech accelerator program
Renee Cordes Updated: June 29, 2020It's been some time since any Maine companies gained admission to the Cleantech Northeast Open, according to Martin Grohman of E2Tech, which helped with the applications. The two startups join 45 others in the 2020 program.
Renee Cordes Updated: June 29, 2020Ecomaine wins back waste processing contract in Westbrook
Staff June 17, 2020The municipally owned recycling and waste-to-energy business, which serves over 65 Maine communities, has added the city of Westbrook to that number.
Staff June 17, 2020
Across Maine, momentum grows for ‘smart’ electricity microgrids
Renee Cordes Updated: June 15, 2020Energy developers are increasingly turning to intelligent grids that use real-time data to balance supply and demand at the local level. While there are obstacles, these "microgrids" play a growing role in environmental sustainability and even
Renee Cordes Updated: June 15, 2020
Nervous energy: The industry is jittering over pandemic's fallout
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 15, 2020The economic effects of the coronavirus crisis have been felt across all sectors of the energy industry. Besides sharp declines in demand, there's general uncertainty about what the future holds — and even some glimmers of new opportunity.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 15, 2020From the Editor: Pandemic’s impact on energy use a good time to ask questions
Peter Van Allen Updated: June 15, 2020Maine’s energy costs are a frequent topic of discussion. Maine ranks No. 11 among states in per capita energy expenditures, but just No. 27 in energy consumption per capita, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Peter Van Allen Updated: June 15, 2020
Climate goals discussion shifts from fuel costs to infrastructure costs
Laurie Schreiber June 10, 2020Panelists in E2Tech's “Blueprint for a Zero Carbon Economy” webinar today said an “all of the above” approach may be needed to achieve Maine’s goal to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
Laurie Schreiber June 10, 2020CMP corridor opponents ask DEP to hold off on land use approval
Staff June 9, 2020Opponents of the 145-mile transmission corridor want the Department of Environmental Protection approval stayed until Maine citizens weigh in on the project through a November referendum.
Staff June 9, 2020
Sprague, EPA reach settlement over oil tanks in Searsport, South Portland
Staff June 1, 2020The petroleum distribution company will limit the amount of oil stored at its tank farms and install odor-control equipment in South Portland, resolving a federal lawsuit.
Staff June 1, 2020
Emera Maine changes its name after recent $1.3B acquisition
Staff May 14, 2020The new identity was required under terms of the company’s sale in March to Canadian energy conglomerate ENMAX Corp.
Staff May 14, 2020
Pandemic is driving volatility in energy market, Maine experts say
Laurie Schreiber May 13, 2020Energy industry experts say, unsurprisingly, that energy consumption in Maine and around the world has plummeted since the start of the pandemic. But recovery could mean new opportunities.
Laurie Schreiber May 13, 2020CMP corridor vote will appear on November ballot, Maine high court rules
Staff May 11, 2020A public vote that could block plans by Central Maine Power Co. for a 150-mile electricity transmission line will appear on November ballots, the state’s Supreme Judicial Court ruled last week.
Staff May 11, 2020
As Maine communities curtail recycling, Hampden waste-to-energy plant opens it to all
Staff Updated: April 22, 2020The year-old Coastal Resources plant turns waste from 115 member towns and cities into fuel, but now allows nonmember municipalities to send recyclables as a way to keep them out of landfills and incinerators.
Staff Updated: April 22, 2020
Maine engineering CEO is trying to keep 1,100 employees busy despite slowdown
Renee Cordes Updated: April 21, 2020With 28 locations, from Bangor and Portland to Los Angeles and San Diego, Woodard & Curran is feeling the impact of the coronavirus crisis nationwide. CEO Doug McKeown talked with Mainebiz about how the firm is coping.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 21, 2020Court upholds referendum on $1B CMP transmission corridor
Staff April 14, 2020Opponents of the planned 150-mile electricity transmission line have enough signatures to create a November vote on the proposal, a judge ruled. But supporters are expected to appeal the decision to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
Staff April 14, 2020
Cerahelix founder leaves to manage UMaine’s 3D printer program
Laurie Schreiber April 7, 2020Susan MacKay will manage the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center's biobased additive manufacturing program with Oak Ridge National Lab.
Laurie Schreiber April 7, 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.
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