Energy efficiency
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PublishedAugust 16, 2022
Mainewhile: Turning up the heat on winter preparations
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PublishedMay 18, 2022
Gas prices pass $4 per gallon in every U.S. state for the first time
Nationally, the average cost for a gallon of gas was $4.52 on Tuesday.
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PublishedApril 14, 2022
Hannaford’s goal: Use only renewable power by 2024
To meet its goal, it'll need a multi-pronged approach, buying renewable energy and employing a host of strategies to reduce demand.
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PublishedApril 10, 2022
Weatherization, heat pumps, EVs: State pushes energy cost solutions, but can you do them this year?
The most popular and cost-effective options for reducing household energy use are limited by high demand, labor shortages and supply chain issues.
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PublishedApril 10, 2022
Pump vs. plug: Electric vehicles can save money despite higher up-front cost
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
Biden administration announces new funding to make homes energy-efficient
The plan allots funding to modernize eligible homes with cost-effective upgrades, adding insulation to attics, swapping older refrigerators and other appliances for new, more efficient models, and replacing leaky windows and doors.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2022
Our View: Immediate relief, long-term prevention needed in face of spiking fuel costs
Our reliance on cheap oil has put Americans in a tough spot. The only way out is through clean energy.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2022
Our View: Maine households need long-term plan for cutting energy costs
A one-time, $90 credit is a good short-term break for the Mainers hit hardest by spiking power prices, but weatherization and other updates ultimately will make a bigger difference.