E-15, as 15 percent ethanol is known, is currently available eight months of the year, while 10 percent ethanol is available all year.
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Maine energy officials await update on fuel supplies after Canadian refinery explosion
The New Brunswick Irving facility supplies the majority of the state’s gas and heating oil.
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Explosion shakes Canadian Irving refinery, which supplies much of Maine
No one died, but Canadian media reports showed flames and billowing black smoke coming from the refinery.
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Wind power can raise local temperatures, Harvard study finds
While researchers point to short-term detrimental effects to the environment, they maintain that wind is preferable to fossil fuels in the long run.
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New group calls for dialogue around Maine energy policy
Energy Pathway for Maine advocates for clean-energy technologies in advance of November elections.
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Maine Voices: As demand for recycled material shrinks, consumers can take action
Steps include reducing waste, learning what is accepted locally and redeeming beverage containers.
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European nationals plan to use more hydrogen for energy
Energy officials from 25 countries pledged to increase technology and accelerate its everyday use.
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Interactive map: Where Maine’s electric cars are
See how many electric cars are registered in your city or town, according to vehicle registration data from the Secretary of State.
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Governor’s energy director steps down
Steven McGrath came from the private energy sector, where he specialized in finance and management.
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Nine Maine businesses get over $431,000 to invest in energy efficiency
The federal grants to rural companies will help pay for solar panel installations and assist T&D Wood Energy, which is building a wood-pellet mill in Sanford.