Electric vehicles
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PublishedApril 5, 2023
First lady Jill Biden visits Southern Maine Community College
She was joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona as part of the Biden administration's 'Investing in America' tour and to highlight career-connected learning and workforce training programs.
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PublishedApril 3, 2023
Bath installing more electric vehicle charging stations
Bath will build electric vehicle chargers at the Patten Free Library in addition to the ones at the Bath Regional Information Center.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2023
Ready to rev an electric vehicle? Maine buyers are running into roadblocks
It's not just how hard it is to find an EV amid pent-up demand; there's also tight financing and a web of complex tax credits.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2023
$2.5 billion in grants for electric vehicle chargers aim at underserved U.S. areas
The Department of Transportation didn't say how many stations it expects to build over the next five years.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2023
First major wave of Freeport’s Downtown Vision projects pitched to Town Council
The Freeport Town Council heard presentations on a dozen high-priority Downtown Vision Plan projects Tuesday evening, the total cost of which could reach several million dollars.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2023
Lawmakers consider commercial EV truck rebate trial
But some lawmakers think the state should use its electric vehicle funding to help low- and middle-income Mainers who are eager to buy electric cars.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2023
Commentary: Mainers could benefit from lithium boom if state politicians allow it
For a variety of reasons and ends, the U.S. needs battery materials. Maine has at least one handsome stockpile. Onerous mining regulations stand in the way.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2023
Scarborough Town Council votes 6-1 on EV infrastructure ordinance
The infrastructure will install and prepare for installation of EV charging stations as Scarborough develops.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
Have a heat pump? New electric rates could save you money
The new rates, which apply to the delivery portion of electricity bills, aren't for everyone. Scrutinizing when and how much power you use is key to potential savings.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2022
Hallowell seeks funding for electric vehicle charging station
The city is applying for a grant from Efficiency Maine that would cover 90% of the costs of installing a two-plug station downtown.