Fuel savings and affordability collide in the attic.
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Maine’s energy efficiency agency is bullish on electric heat pump installation
A shift in incentives to whole-home heat pumps prompts questions about cost and vulnerability in power outages.
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New England grid operator says it’s prepared for peak electricity demands this summer
ISO-New England says it will have sufficient electricity to meet consumer demand, though an extreme heat wave could test the grid’s capacity.
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UMF taking advantage of summer with multiple projects
University Maine Farmington has gotten a number of projects rolling with the aim of making the campus sustainable and accommodating the residential students’ needs.
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Biden’s next climate hurdle: Enticing Americans to buy green
It’s a public relations challenge that could determine whether the country meets Biden’s ambitious goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.
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Electricity rate option triggers skepticism, partisan charges
Heat pump rates are not being subsided by other customers, the Maine Public Utilities Commision says.
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Pump it up: Can you keep warm in winter with a heat pump alone?
An Efficiency Maine initiative may be changing minds about the energy-saving devices, after testing their stand-alone performance in subzero temperatures.
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Hannaford’s goal: Use only renewable power by 2024
To meet its goal, it’ll need a multi-pronged approach, buying renewable energy and employing a host of strategies to reduce demand.
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Weatherization, heat pumps, EVs: State pushes energy cost solutions, but can you do them this year?
The most popular and cost-effective options for reducing household energy use are limited by high demand, labor shortages and supply chain issues.
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Pump vs. plug: Electric vehicles can save money despite higher up-front cost
An electric car costs more up front but can be less expensive to own over time than a gasoline-powered car. Take the 2022 Hyundai Kona hatchback. The sticker price of the base model gas version is $23,100. The electric version costs $34,000 but qualifies for a $2,000 Efficiency Maine rebate and a federal tax credit […]