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PublishedApril 5, 2023
First lady Jill Biden visits Southern Maine Community College
She was joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona as part of the Biden administration's 'Investing in America' tour and to highlight career-connected learning and workforce training programs.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2023
Ready to rev an electric vehicle? Maine buyers are running into roadblocks
It's not just how hard it is to find an EV amid pent-up demand; there's also tight financing and a web of complex tax credits.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2023
$2.5 billion in grants for electric vehicle chargers aim at underserved U.S. areas
The Department of Transportation didn't say how many stations it expects to build over the next five years.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2023
Lawmakers consider commercial EV truck rebate trial
But some lawmakers think the state should use its electric vehicle funding to help low- and middle-income Mainers who are eager to buy electric cars.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2023
Commentary: Mainers could benefit from lithium boom if state politicians allow it
For a variety of reasons and ends, the U.S. needs battery materials. Maine has at least one handsome stockpile. Onerous mining regulations stand in the way.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
Have a heat pump? New electric rates could save you money
The new rates, which apply to the delivery portion of electricity bills, aren't for everyone. Scrutinizing when and how much power you use is key to potential savings.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2022
Hallowell seeks funding for electric vehicle charging station
The city is applying for a grant from Efficiency Maine that would cover 90% of the costs of installing a two-plug station downtown.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2022
Republican candidates seize on voter hesitancy to attack EVs as costly to U.S.
More than two-thirds of Americans say they are unlikely to purchase an electric vehicle in the next three years, according to a new poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2022
Renters face charging dilemma as U.S. cities move toward EVs
Americans who live in apartments without private garages are stringing extension cords across sidewalks and waiting in line at public charging stations for hours to power up their electric vehicles.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2022
Fire blamed on scooter battery kills 8-year-old girl in New York City
It was one of scores of fires blamed on electric scooter and bike batteries in New York City over the past 2 years.
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