Maine News
The following news clips highlight Maine involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
April 10, 2013
New Database Shows Benefits of Energy Efficiency Programs
The Energy Department recognized a new publicly available database that offers federal, state, and local decision-makers information documenting the results of energy-efficiency programs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. More
September 19, 2012
First Ocean Energy Delivered to the U.S. Grid
The first grid-connected tidal power project in the United States is now delivering electricity to the utility grid from an underwater power system in Cobscook Bay, Maine. More
August 15, 2012
Interior Department to Review Proposal for First U.S. Floating Wind Turbine
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced it will begin reviewing a proposal to build the nation's first floating wind farm in deep water off Maine's coast. More
August 8, 2012
Six New England States Launch Regional Renewable Energy Initiative
The New England Governors' Conference has passed a resolution to launch a coordinated regional procurement of renewable energy. As a result, a request for proposals will be issued in 2013 for renewable energy projects in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. More
July 25, 2012
Maine Deploys First U.S. Commercial, Grid-Connected Tidal Energy Project
Energy Secretary Steven Chu recognized the nation's first commercial, grid-connected tidal energy project off the coast of Eastport, Maine. Leveraging a $10 million investment from the Energy Department, Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) will deploy its first commercial tidal energy device into Cobscook Bay this summer. More
May 9, 2012
Maine Project Takes Historic Step Forward in U.S. Tidal Energy Deployment
An Energy Department-supported pilot project that will generate electricity from Maine's ocean tides could be a game-changer for America's tidal energy industry at-large. More
April 30, 2012
Maine Launches Green Power Program
The Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) and 3Degrees announced the launch of Maine Green Power, a new state-wide voluntary green power program, which gives residents and businesses the opportunity to purchase locally produced renewable energy from solar, hydro, wind, biomass or other renewable energy projects located in the state. The Maine Green Power program will be available to customers of Central Maine Power, Bangor Hydro Electric Company, and Maine Public Service Company. Maine Green Power participants can purchase green power in 500 kilowatt-hour blocks. More
March 7, 2012
California is Top Renewable State: Report
A new survey by Ernst & Young ranks California as the top state in terms of renewable energy suitability. More
August 31, 2011
Kennebec Valley Community College's State-of-the-Art Solar Lab
Kennebec Valley Community College in Maine has recently opened its solar technology lab and is training solar energy trainers as part of the DOE-sponsored Solar Instructor Training Network. More
August 17, 2011
DOE Finalizes $102 Million Loan Guarantee to Maine Wind Project
DOE has finalized a $102 million loan guarantee for the 50.6-megawatt Record Hill Wind project near Roxbury, Maine. The project will create 200 construction jobs. More