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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.
November 18, 2009
DOE Delivers $40 Million to Florida and Maine for Clean Energy
As part of DOE's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, Florida and Maine will receive more than $40 million in Recovery Act funds to spend on energy projects that lower usage, reduce carbon pollution, and create green jobs. More
June 15, 2009
Maine Passes Act Creating "One-Stop Shop" for Energy Consumers
Maine Governor John Baldacci has signed an act that establishes a board to oversee and consolidate state energy programs under one roof. The act also sets goals for improving energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings, reducing liquid fossil fuel use, reducing greenhouse gases, and creating jobs. More
March 30, 2009
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Raises More Than $117 Million in Third Auction
Funds raised by a mid-March auction of carbon dioxide emissions allowances by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative exceeded $117 million, $10 million more than the auction held in December 2008. The funds will be invested in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies in 10 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. More
March 16, 2009
Maine Governor Roots for Energy Efficiency and Renewables
In his State of the State Address on March 10, Maine Governor John Baldacci said his vision for building the state's economy includes weatherizing buildings, investing in renewable energy, and improving the state's electrical grid and transmission corridors. More
January 7, 2009
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Raises $106.5 Million in Second Auction
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative raised $106.5 million for the participating 10 states in a December auction of carbon dioxide emissions allowances. The funds will be invested in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies. More
October 8, 2008
Maine Trust Directs Funds to Weatherization
With high energy prices expected this winter, Maine's Energy and Carbon Savings Trust is making $750,000 available to low-income residents for energy efficiency improvements. The funds came from the first quarterly auction of pollution credits under the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. More
April 18, 2008
Three New Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefineries to Receive $86 Million in Funding
DOE announced on April 18 that it will invest $86 million over the next four years into three cellulosic ethanol biorefineries, located in Washington County, Kentucky, Old Town, Maine, and Vonore, Tennessee. More
February 18, 2008
Maine Governor's Task Force Recommends Lots More Wind Energy
Maine Governor John Baldacci welcomed recommendations of a task force that the state install up to 3,000 megawatts of wind energy by 2020. The report also recommends that the state streamline its regulatory review process for wind energy projects. More
June 19, 2007
Maine Enacts Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
After joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in 2005, Maine follows up by passing legislation to carry out the initiative's goals. More
May 2, 2007
Companies Pursuing Ocean Power along the Northern U.S. Shores
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has recently awarded preliminary permits to companies examining wave and tidal power projects in Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, and Washington. More
