Maine is getting a new energy code, and it’s a stretch

Fuel savings and affordability collide in the attic.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Electricity rate option triggers skepticism, partisan charges

Heat pump rates are not being subsided by other customers, the Maine Public Utilities Commision says.

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.

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.

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.

Pump vs. plug: Electric vehicles can save money despite higher up-front cost