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$33.8M will fund upgrades for hydropower sites across Maine
Renee Cordes Updated: September 9, 2024Funding for 21 projects accorded the state comes from a federal program for capital improvements related to grid resilience, dam safety and environmental improvements.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 9, 2024Golden, Pingree seek changes in guidelines for energy efficiency funding
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 16, 2024Outdated rules exclude projects in Jay and Skowhegan from access to energy efficiency funding, the legislators said.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 16, 2024
First floating wind-turbine research site in the US advances in Maine
Laurie Schreiber August 20, 2024With up to 12 turbines, the primary purpose of the array is to evaluate floating offshore wind technology and the energy it produces as a renewable resource.
Laurie Schreiber August 20, 2024
Former mill in Lincoln could be the site of world's largest 'battery' for storing power
Laurie Schreiber August 7, 2024The project could strengthen the transmission system and support the delivery of higher loads of power from renewable energy sources, including nearby onshore wind turbines.
Laurie Schreiber August 7, 2024
On the Record: Chargely CEO aims to build a community of electric vehicle drivers
Renee Cordes Updated: August 5, 2024Chargely is a mobile app that helps users figure out where to go in their electric vehicles. CEO David Tse shares his vision and plans with Mainebiz.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 5, 2024
Maine regulators will map out the next decade's demands on the power grid
Laurie Schreiber July 29, 2024The goal is to establish a "cost-effective transition to a clean, affordable and reliable electric grid," said the chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission.
Laurie Schreiber July 29, 2024
$4.3M will help Maine farms, rural businesses cut energy costs
Renee Cordes Updated: July 29, 2024Recipients include Copper Tail Farm, a Waldoboro goat dairy operation that will receive funding to install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 29, 2024
With workforce aging out, new program aims to train 300 Mainers for renewable energy jobs
Laurie Schreiber July 19, 2024The need for workers in the renewable energy industry is pressing. The $2 million Green Jobs for ME program aims to expand the number of Mainers in construction and skilled trades who enter the field.
Laurie Schreiber July 19, 2024
ReVision Energy CEO will take year-long sabbatical
Renee Cordes Updated: July 19, 2024Fortunat Mueller will initially head to Tanzania with his family and then Switzerland where he was born, with plans to return to ReVision in the summer of 2025.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 19, 2024Maine heat pump business acquired by Philadelphia home services company
Alexis Wells July 11, 2024Dave’s World, which has six offices and nearly 100 employees across Maine, was acquired by Sila Services for an undisclosed price.
Alexis Wells July 11, 2024
Unitil plans to buy Bangor Natural Gas Co. for $70.9M
Laurie Schreiber July 11, 2024Unitil’s natural gas distribution system is the largest in Maine, serving approximately 33,000 customers from Kittery to Auburn. Bangor Natural Gas serves 8,000 customers in Greater Bangor.
Laurie Schreiber July 11, 2024
$23M grant will buy electric buses, chargers for Acadia’s Island Explorer shuttle
Laurie Schreiber July 9, 2024The seasonal transit system operates 32 propane buses. The award will fund the acquisition of 23 electric buses and charging infrastructure.
Laurie Schreiber July 9, 2024
Dead River Co. adds seasoned HR manager to its ranks
Alexis Wells Updated: July 8, 2024Dead River Co., the largest heating fuel supplier in northern New England, has hired Jodie Griffith as its next human resources manager.
Alexis Wells Updated: July 8, 2024
Growth at Belfast-based SolarLogix prompts new HQ
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 17, 2024“We’re going to continue to grow,” said SolarLogix’s owner, who credited the company’s growth to more people wanting to go fully electric.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 17, 2024
Maine will roll out 52 more high-speed EV chargers in 17 locations
Laurie Schreiber June 13, 2024The charging network is expanding to serve travelers on heavily traveled highways and roads, and to support outdoor recreation and university communities.
Laurie Schreiber June 13, 2024
CMP, public advocate reach settlement over 2022 storm recovery costs
Renee Cordes June 11, 2024The settlement, which will be considered Tuesday by Maine's utilities regulator, would reduce storm recovery costs charged to ratepayers by $850,000.
Renee Cordes June 11, 2024
Today's Poll
Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank
With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.
Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought.
Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?
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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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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