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Marina Bowie, of Biobased Maine, sees massive opportunity for the state's biomass
Updated: September 30, 2019Marina Bowie, who was named executive director of Biobased Maine in August, sits down with Mainebiz to discuss the future use of biomass from the state's forests, farms and ocean waters.
Updated: September 30, 2019
UMaine receives $1.4M for offshore wind project
Updated: September 23, 2019The U.S. Department of Energy announced the University of Maine will receive $1.4 million to design a concrete floating offshore wind turbine.
Updated: September 23, 2019
Midcoast high school is Maine's first to go 100% solar
September 17, 2019Sundog Solar of Searsport completed installations of two solar arrays in Hancock County, one at Mount Desert Island High School and the other at Cranberry Isles Fishermen’s Co-op. The MDI project is Maine’s largest high school solar array.
September 17, 2019
Fed funds will go to UMaine wind energy, mass timber programs
Updated: September 13, 2019The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved an energy and water funding bill that includes funds for the University of Maine’s offshore wind energy demonstration project and the school's program to create energy-efficient mass timber building
Updated: September 13, 2019Greenhouse-gas emission auction nets $2.49M for Maine energy efficiency
September 10, 2019Maine has received $2.49 million from auctioning of the state’s carbon dioxide-emission allowances, a program that brings the force of business competition to air pollution control.
September 10, 2019
CMP corridor foes launch citizens referendum effort
September 6, 2019Opponents of the planned $1 billion, 145-mile electricity transmission corridor through western Maine are trying to create a ballot initiative that would stop the controversial project.
September 6, 20195 Maine B Corp companies are 'Best for the World'
September 5, 2019Five Maine companies have been recognized as some of the world’s top-performing “B Corps,” an international designation showing they meet standards for social and environmental performance.
September 5, 2019Advocate calls for $1M fine on Electricity Maine
September 4, 2019The Office of the Public Advocate is recommending that the state’s largest private seller of electric power pay a $1 million fine and be suspended from operation for a year in response to deceptive marketing tactics.
September 4, 2019
Rebates offered for Maine buyers of electric and hybrid vehicles
September 3, 2019Mainers who drive electric and hybrid vehicles can qualify for rebates of up to $2,000 under a program announced by Gov. Janet Mills last week.
September 3, 2019
Revised state bond proposal focuses on infrastructure, economic development
August 21, 2019The $163 million proposal includes $105 million for transportation infrastructure and must be approved by Aug. 30 to be included on the November ballot.
August 21, 2019
Former Maine landfills finding new life with solar development
August 14, 2019Development of former municipal dumps is heavily restricted, but solar power is one permitted use that is benefiting developers as well as Maine towns and cities.
August 14, 2019
Amid questions of recycling, CEO speaks out
August 8, 2019As some communities in Maine reconsider the value of their municipal waste recycling programs, the leader of the state’s largest recycler, ecomaine, appealed for patience.
August 8, 2019
CMP proposes $6M 'customer benefit fund,' adds VP position
August 8, 2019The energy company announced organizational changes and other initiatives, including a proposed $6 million "customer benefit fund" in response to its ongoing billing dispute issues.
August 8, 2019
In quest to 'do what's right,' Geiger achieves LEED Gold certification
Updated: August 8, 2019The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded Geiger, a promotional products distributor, LEED Certification at the Gold level for its Lewiston headquarters.
Updated: August 8, 2019
PUC approves Weaver Wind power contract
July 17, 2019The state Public Utilities Commission has approved a 20-year contract that calls for the wind energy farm in Hancock County to provide power for Emera Maine.
July 17, 2019
Otelco's ConnectME grant will help complete Alton broadband project
July 11, 2019Maine-based Otelco has won a $260,000 ConnectME Authority grant that will allow the company to complete a high-speed fiber optic broadband network for residents of Alton.
July 11, 2019
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