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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Gov. Mills approves tax credit for biofuel makers
The tax credit is projected to create or sustain over 1,000 manufacturing jobs in Maine over the next 10 years.
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Source Awards nominations are open
We are looking for people, businesses and organizations in your community working to make Maine and the world a greener place.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Nation & World, Uncategorized
Banks finally start to spend big on giant batteries
Battery storage has long been seen as critical to renewable energy, but banks have been reluctant to finance such projects.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Solar collective could provide Portland with cheaper, cleaner electricity
A city official estimates that joining a consortium with other large-scale electricity users, such as L.L. Bean and Nestle Waters, could save the city roughly $500,000 a year.
Posted inThe Forecaster
City Council to discuss solar consortium opportunity
PORTLAND — The City Council will discuss whether to join a renewable energy consortium at its council meeting Wednesday, Feb. 19. Joining the consortium, according to the city, “would help achieve several of the city’s climate action goals and result in significant cost savings.” The city staff has requested that the council pass an emergency […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Yarmouth committee recommends purchase of ‘remote’ solar energy
The move would mean less risk to the town and more cost savings.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: You can go electric without giving up your old flame
The air fryer used for this chickpea recipe is just one of many worthy electric appliances.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Electric school buses latest stop on Maine’s climate-change journey
Converting all Maine school bus fleets to electric would reduce carbon emissions significantly, but upfront costs and range restrictions could pose challenges.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Mills to point out her priorities in State of the State adress Jan. 21
Maine’s governor will highlight the achievements of her administration in 2019 and is expected to talk about the challenges facing the state and goals for 2020.