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With acquisition of solar firm, ReVision Energy grows footprint in Massachusetts
Laurie Schreiber November 13, 2023The deal adds 60 employees and 3,000 clients, and expands ReVision’s presence as the Bay State looks to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Laurie Schreiber November 13, 2023
$201K federal grant will help Downeast communities weather climate change
Laurie Schreiber November 10, 2023The Island Institute will hire more fellows to help communities establish climate change plans and energy efficiency programs.
Laurie Schreiber November 10, 2023
Takeover of CMP, Versant overwhelmingly rejected by Maine voters on Tuesday
William Hall November 8, 2023Question 3 asked if the state should buy out Central Maine Power and Versant Power and replace them with a public utility, Pine Tree Power. After a contentious campaign, more than two-thirds of voters said no.
William Hall November 8, 2023
UMaine eyes upgrades to century-old steam plant on Orono campus
Laurie Schreiber November 1, 2023An addition to the plant would have the capacity to provide 100% renewable energy, minimizing the university's fossil fuel dependence and exposure to volatile pricing.
Laurie Schreiber November 1, 2023
Labor organizing continues rise with South Portland fuel terminal workers vote
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 31, 2023Employees who want to "come home to our families in one piece every night” said they’re better able to improve workplace safety than company executives who work remotely.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 31, 2023
Greater Portland Council of Governments among Maine nonprofits receiving EPA funds
Laurie Schreiber October 26, 2023Working waterfronts, food forests and heat pump installations were among projects selected to receive over $3.5 million to advance environmental justice.
Laurie Schreiber October 26, 2023Feds chart Gulf of Maine waters for offshore wind power, avoiding key fishing grounds
William Hall October 20, 2023The proposed area for wind-power turbines covers 3.5 million acres of ocean, lying 23 to 120 miles off the coast of Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
William Hall October 20, 2023
CMP awarded $30M federal grant to upgrade power grid, will add jobs
Renee Cordes Updated: October 20, 2023Central Maine Power Co. expects to make 100 hires as it adds technological upgrades that may prevent and minimize outages.
Renee Cordes Updated: October 20, 2023Months into the job, E2Tech leader looks to boost organization's brand
Renee Cordes October 12, 2023Eric Howard is the new executive director of the Environmental & Energy Council of Maine.
Renee Cordes October 12, 2023
Maine gets another $226K for low-income heating assistance
Alexis Wells Updated: October 11, 2023Maine has received an additional $226,115 for the state's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, commonly referred to as LIHEAP.
Alexis Wells Updated: October 11, 2023
With public utility vote looming, Mills speaks out sharply against Pine Tree Power
William Hall September 21, 2023Backers of the November referendum say a new public utility, dubbed Pine Tree Power, would deliver lower-cost, more reliable electricity. Opponents — including CMP, Versant and Gov. Janet Mills — dispute that claim.
William Hall September 21, 2023
As Hurricane Lee churns toward New England, Maine businesses batten down the hatches
Renee Cordes, Laurie Schreiber, Alexis Wells and Peter Van Allen September 14, 2023As Hurricane Lee makes its steady push toward Maine, power companies, boatyards, cruise ships and tour operators hunker down.
Renee Cordes, Laurie Schreiber, Alexis Wells and Peter Van Allen September 14, 2023
Portland’s EV charging stations see a ‘surge’ in use
William Hall September 11, 2023The city of Portland has installed dozens of electric vehicle chargers, and usage has doubled in the past six months.
William Hall September 11, 2023
Grandy Organics among Maine producers to receive USDA funds for energy efficiency measures
Renee Cordes Updated: September 5, 2023Hiram-based Grandy Organics will use a $171,219 grant to install an energy-efficient HVAC system, stoves and a dishwasher in a project expected to save $16,465 annually.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 5, 2023
Biochar: Startups use thermal process to transform waste wood into a versatile product
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 4, 2023A new forest product sector in Maine is heating up as startup companies establish facilities to turn forest residuals into a versatile high-value product called biochar.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 4, 2023
Presque Isle firm wins contract to build $100M fuel pellet plant in Louisiana
Laurie Schreiber August 31, 2023The $100 million Louisiana facility will convert sugarcane waste into biomass pellets. Player Design was selected as the engineering, procurement and construction provider for the entire facility.
Laurie Schreiber August 31, 2023
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
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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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