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Take me to the river: Talking Head David Byrne talks about dam removal in Maine
William Hall Updated: April 2, 2024Among other things, David Byrne and a panel of experts said river restoration doesn't mean Mainers stop making dollars and cents.
William Hall Updated: April 2, 2024
$2M in USDA grants will help 17 Maine farms, rural businesses become more energy-efficient
Renee Cordes Updated: April 1, 2024Maine grant recipients include Moorit Hill Farm in Troy, which received $64,950 to help pay for a roof-mounted solar array with enough clean energy to power nearly five homes.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 1, 2024
Spring storm packs surprising punch, knocking out power to more than 200,000 customers in Maine
Peter Van Allen March 25, 2024Among the businesses that were forced to close because of power outages were gas stations. Even homes with generators eventually faced the issue of gas stations either being closed or without gas.
Peter Van Allen March 25, 2024
Fishing groups pile on against feds’ wind energy area
Laurie Schreiber March 20, 2024Fishery associations said the designation of the area “is the culmination of a rushed development process.” The federal the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has said the area was selected after extensive stakeholder engagement.
Laurie Schreiber March 20, 2024
Brunswick Landing waste 'digester' sold to New York energy company
William Hall March 19, 2024The biowaste facility was built in 2015 to provide power locally, and now will be converted in order to produce both natural gas and electricity.
William Hall March 19, 2024
Feds' proposed site for offshore wind gets mixed grades from labor, lobster trade groups
Laurie Schreiber March 18, 2024Labor groups back a federal designation of an offshore wind site in the Gulf of Maine, but the Maine Lobstermen’s Association still has concerns.
Laurie Schreiber March 18, 2024
Idled Orrington waste-to-energy facility is sold, looks to reopen next year
Laurie Schreiber March 7, 2024The buyer has begun hiring staff to work toward restarting the plant, including some employees from the old company.
Laurie Schreiber March 7, 2024Letter: Notes on power generation, energy supply
Updated: March 4, 2024An expert in the energy industry offers a nuanced look at where Maine gets its electricity.
Updated: March 4, 2024
Commentary: Opposing one bill, supporting another, to improve utility performance
Kimberly Lindlof, Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce February 26, 2024As Maine tackles climate change and as ratepayers demand more from their utilities, recently enacted legislation can do a lot to help, writes the leader of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. But another bill could be overkill.
Kimberly Lindlof, Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce February 26, 2024
A business lab from CEI aims to spur growth in weatherization industry
Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 23, 2024The free lab, offered by Coastal Enterprises Inc., will provide basic business management tools and industry insights to help weatherization contractors stay open or expand.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 23, 2024
ReVision Energy will unveil solar array on former gravel pit in Hampden
Peter Van Allen Updated: February 22, 2024A solar array featuring more than 14,000 panels is generating power used by College of the Atlantic, the Deer Isle School District, the Bangor Water District and the town of Blue Hill.
Peter Van Allen Updated: February 22, 2024
Sears Island selected as site of $500M Maine offshore wind-power port
Laurie Schreiber February 21, 2024The Searsport site is already owned by the state and is designated for port development, saving money and having less environmental impact.
Laurie Schreiber February 21, 2024
Pumped up on heat pumps: Maine leads the nation on installations
Laurie Schreiber February 14, 2024Air-source heat pumps are gaining traction in Maine. After meeting its goal to install 100,000 units two years early, the state has a target of 175,000 more heat pumps by 2027.
Laurie Schreiber February 14, 2024
Clean energy jobs are plentiful in Maine, and a trained workforce is stepping up
Bridget Reed Morawski Updated: February 19, 2024Maine's fast-growing clean energy economy demands a trained workforce, and programs statewide are responding.
Bridget Reed Morawski Updated: February 19, 2024
Ask ACE: What are some environmentally responsible energy strategies?
Sam Milton, Climate Resources Group Updated: July 2, 2024Association of Consulting Expertise member Sam Milton offers four tips to help businesses save on their energy bills.
Sam Milton, Climate Resources Group Updated: July 2, 2024From the Editor: Maine’s clean energy sector is growing fast — and cultivating a labor force
Peter Van Allen Updated: February 19, 2024For the energy/environment focus, Mainebiz looks at the increased use of heat pumps for commercial buildings, as well as how the energy industry is tackling the labor shortage.
Peter Van Allen Updated: February 19, 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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