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Federal bill would help Wiscasset with stranded nuclear waste
July 10, 2019New legislation introduced to Congress by Maine's Senate delegation would provide federal assistance to help communities like Wiscasset address the impacts of stranded nuclear waste.
July 10, 2019Portland Water District issues first 'green' bonds
July 8, 2019The quasi-municipal agency said it will sell $6.5 million in bonds designated "green," signifying that they support environmentally beneficial projects. The color coding is catching on.
July 8, 2019
Edwards Dam removal unleashed 20 years of renewal, development
July 2, 2019A crowd of about 100 gathered on the sunny banks of the Kennebec River in Augusta yesterday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the removal of the Edwards Dam — an event that not only made history, but ushered in new life for the 170-mile long ri
July 2, 2019
Mills signs bills addressing renewable energy, climate change and more
June 27, 2019Gov. Janet Mills Wednesday signed into law three bills intended to spur renewable energy in Maine, create clean energy jobs and address climate change.
June 27, 2019
Mergers and partnerships: Clean energy rises to the next level in Maine
Updated: June 24, 2019As Maine’s new economy evolves, a large part of the foundation is clean energy solutions. Innovations and partnerships rising to meet needs.
Updated: June 24, 2019
High-performance housing: Demand for ‘passive houses’ has driven aggressive growth
Updated: June 24, 2019Construction of “passive houses” and “high-performance” buildings is catching on in Maine. There's public demand for the energy-saving structures, and contractors are responding.
Updated: June 24, 2019
Entrepreneurs on a mission: Three Maine eco-innovators out to conquer the green economy
Updated: June 24, 2019They’re young, enthusiastic and out to conquer the green economy. Meet three Maine eco-innovators who have turned their ideas into early-stage business startups.
Updated: June 24, 2019Partnerships are key to shifting energy needs
Updated: June 24, 2019For this issue’s focus on energy and the environment, Senior Writer Maureen Milliken headed to Indian Township in Washington County, where the Passamaquoddy tribe is looking at ways to develop the area’s economy and create jobs for the 3,200-membe
Updated: June 24, 2019
Mills signs 'long-overdue' law to promote offshore wind power
Updated: June 20, 2019Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday signed into law an offshore wind-power development bill she sees putting Maine in a global leadership role.
Updated: June 20, 2019
Maine lawmakers clear 'groundbreaking' solar bill
Updated: June 18, 2019As LD 1711 moves on to procedural votes and the desk of Gov. Janet Mills, a national industry player reiterates its ambition of expanding into Maine.
Updated: June 18, 2019
12 rural Maine businesses receive USDA grants to install solar
Updated: June 14, 2019Twelve Maine companies received a total of $156,000 in Rural Energy for America Program grants to support solar energy projects that reduce their annual energy costs.
Updated: June 14, 2019
Mills praised and panned for vetoes of two anti-CMP transmission bills
June 13, 2019Gov. Janet Mills received both praise and criticism for her vetoes on Wednesday of two bills that would create additional hurdles for Central Maine Power’s $1 billion New England Clean Energy Connect transmission project through western Maine.
June 13, 2019
Migis Lodge receives largest solar array for a Maine lodging
Updated: June 13, 2019ReVision Energy installed a 912-paneled ground-mounted solar array in Rockland, for Migis Lodge in South Casco. The array is the largest that ReVision has installed for a Maine lodging.
Updated: June 13, 2019
Clean energy procurement bill voted out of committee, heads for Legislature
June 12, 2019Clean energy bill heads to Legislature for votes
June 12, 2019
ORPC picks up three wins on path to commercialization
June 12, 2019Ocean Renewable Power Co., a marine energy company based in Portland, racked up three big wins this month that significantly advance the commercialization of its renewable river and tidal energy systems. The three wins are:
June 12, 2019-
Commercial solar giant mulls expanding into Maine
Updated: June 13, 2019As the regulatory outlook for solar power in Maine brightens, a large national industry player is looking at doing business here, an executive told Mainebiz.
Updated: June 13, 2019
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