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  • Hancock Lumber: Pulling Energy Savings out of Thin Air
    (PDF 2.80 MB)
    Efficiency Maine (EM), which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this case study as part of an EM series titled Variable Frequency Drive Motors; 2 pp.; February, 2009.
  • Occupancy Sensors
    (PDF 163 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Energy Efficient Lighting Guide; 2 pp.; February, 2009.
  • State of Maine Comprehensive Energy Plan 2008 – 2009
    (PDF 4.17 MB)
    The Maine Governor's Office of Energy Independence and Security, which serves as the state energy office for Maine, publishes this plan to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels; 126 pp. ; January, 2009.
  • Linear Fluorescent Lighting
    (PDF 466 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Energy Efficient Lighting Guide; 6 pp.; December, 2008.
  • Automatic Lighting Controls
    (PDF 166 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Energy Efficient Lighting Guide; 2 pp.; December, 2008.
  • Plan Ahead and Be Ready Before Motors Fail
    (PDF 218 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Technical Information Sheet—Business Program; 2 pp.; December, 2008.
  • Review of State Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Programs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions
    (PDF 2.53 MB)
    The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) publishes this report that is part of the CESA Progress Report series and was prepared by Exeter Associates, Inc.; 94 pp. ; December, 2008.
  • Energy Saving Ideas for Dairy Farms
    (PDF 120 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet; 2 pp.; November, 2008.
  • Compact Fluorescent Lighting
    (PDF 134 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Energy Efficient Lighting Guide; 2 pp.; November, 2008.
  • High Intensity Fluorescent Lighting
    (PDF 166 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Energy Efficient Lighting Guide; 2 pp.; November, 2008.
  • Emergency Exit Signs
    (PDF 87 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Energy Efficient Lighting Guide; 1 pp.; November, 2008.
  • Office and Classroom Lighting
    (PDF 250 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Energy Efficient Lighting Guide; 2 pp.; November, 2008.
  • Industrial Lighting
    (PDF 215 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Energy Efficient Lighting Guide; 2 pp.; November, 2008.
  • Industrial Lighting for Efficiency and Productivity
    (PDF 119 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Energy Efficient Lighting Guide; 2 pp.; November, 2008.
  • Energy Efficient Refrigeration
    (PDF 332 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Technical Information Sheet—Business Program; 2 pp.; November, 2008.
  • Commercial Ice Makers
    (PDF 106 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Technical Information Sheet—Business Program; 1 pp.; November, 2008.
  • Compressed Air Systems
    (PDF 194 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Technical Information Sheet—Business Program; 4 pp.; November, 2008.
  • Energy Saving Tips for Groceries and Convenience Stores
    (PDF 84 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Technical Information Sheet—Business Program; 1 pp.; November, 2008.
  • Is Your Restaurant Energy Fit?
    (PDF 152 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet as part of a series titled Technical Information Sheet—Business Program; 1 pp.; November, 2008.
  • Economic Benefits, Carbon Dioxide Emissions Reductions, and Water Conservation Benefits from 1,000 Megawatts of New Wind Power in Maine
    (PDF 456 KB)
    The DOE National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) publishes this fact sheet that it produced for the DOE Wind Powering America Program; DOE/GO-102008-2672; 2 pp.; October, 2008.
  • Keeping Expenses Low and Quality High at Morris Yachts
    (PDF 1.13 MB)
    Efficiency Maine (EM), which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this case study as part of an EM series titled Manufacturing Facility Lighting; 2 pp.; September, 2008.
  • State of Maine Energy Emergency Management Plan
    (PDF 3.73 MB)
    The Maine Governor's Office of Energy Independence and Security publishes this plan for Maine, which the state is required to do in order to participate in the DOE State Energy Program; 81 pp. ; June, 2008.
  • Maine Residential New Construction Technicial Baseline Study
    (PDF 1.27 MB)
    The State of Maine Energy Conservation Division publishes this construction guide and reference to acquaint builders with Maine's residential energy standards and to offer them techniques to achieve the required efficiency levels; 158 pp.; May, 2008.
  • Energy Efficiency, Business Competitiveness, and Untapped Economic Potential in Maine
    (PDF 577 KB)
    The Maine Governor's Office of Energy Independence and Security publishes this report; 24 pp.; March, 2008.
  • Report of the Maine Governor's Task Force on Wind Power Development: Finding Common Ground for a Common Purpose
    (PDF 1.69 MB)
    The Maine Governor's Task Force on Wind Power Development delivered this report to the governor on Valentine's Day, 2008; 80 pp.; February, 2008.
  • Federal Grant Fully Funds Small Turbine Installation at Maine Senior Housing Complex
    (PDF 528 KB)
    DOE Wind Powering America publishes this fact sheet as part of its Distributed Wind Case Study series; 2 pp.; January, 2008.
  • Liquid Biofuels Policy for Maine: A Report to the State Legislature
    (PDF 1.88 MB)
    The Maine Office of Energy Independence and Security publishes this report; 101 pp.; January, 2008.
  • Corning Incorporated: Upgrades at the Kennebunk Facility
    (PDF 3.20 MB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this case study as part of a series; 2 pp.; October, 2007.
  • Small Wind Electric Systems: A Maine Consumer's Guide
    (PDF 1.38 MB)
    The DOE National Renewable Energy Laboratory published this guide for Maine consumers; 27 pp.; July, 2007.
  • The Apple Farm: Ripe with Energy Savings
    (PDF 267 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this case study as part of a series; 2 pp.; May, 2007.
  • Maine Dairy Farms Benefit from Energy Efficiency
    (PDF 150 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet; 1 pp.; January, 2007.
  • Water and Wastewater Facilities Benefit from Energy Efficiency
    (PDF 120 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this fact sheet; 1 pp.; December, 2006.
  • Here's a Hot Idea: Energy Efficient Restaurants
    (PDF 563 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this case study as part of a series; 2 pp.; April, 2006.
  • Efficiency Maine: Energy Efficient Schools
    (PDF 410 KB)
    Efficiency Maine, which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this case study; 2 pp.; November, 2005.
  • Viability of Wind Power Development in Maine
    (PDF 149 KB)
    The Main Public Utilities Commission publishes this report; 44 pp.; January, 2005.
  • Gold Top Farms: This Maine Dairy Has Some Really Big Fans
    (PDF 613 KB)
    Efficiency Maine , which is a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, publishes this case study as part of a series; 2 pp.; January, 2005.
  • Maine Climate Action Plan 2004
    (PDF 264 KB)
    The Maine Department of Environmental Protection developed the state's climate action plan as part of a regional initiative of New England states to address the issue; 50 pp.; December, 2004.