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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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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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State
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.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Republican candidates seize on voter hesitancy to attack EVs as costly to U.S.
More than two-thirds of Americans say they are unlikely to purchase an electric vehicle in the next three years, according to a new poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
13 Maine school districts receiving total of $13 million for 34 electric buses
Wells-Ogunquit is receiving the most funding – $4.3 million – to purchase 11 electric buses and replace most of its fleet of diesel buses.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Renters face charging dilemma as U.S. cities move toward EVs
Americans who live in apartments without private garages are stringing extension cords across sidewalks and waiting in line at public charging stations for hours to power up their electric vehicles.
Posted inNation & World, News
Fire blamed on scooter battery kills 8-year-old girl in New York City
It was one of scores of fires blamed on electric scooter and bike batteries in New York City over the past 2 years.