Steven McGrath came from the private energy sector, where he specialized in finance and management.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
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.
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Posted inSea Change, Source
Mainers get a charge out of more affordable electric cars
Buying an electric vehicle is easier – and more affordable – than you might think.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland tidal energy startup entering rough investment waters
Buoyed by a recent $6 million infusion, Ocean Renewable Power Co. hopes to raise $12 million this year and $18 million later, but venture funds have been favoring wind and solar projects.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine’s top court says appeal of changes to solar incentives must go to lower court
Thursday’s ruling is a blow to solar advocates who have fought the new rule that reduces credits to homeowners.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Absent oversight, condo associations can stymie energy-efficiency goals
Unlike state agencies, the regulatory groups handle complex matters with little guidance on how to do so.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Despite subsidy, two wood-fired power plants offline for months
That’s bad for the forest products industry and jobs as Maine’s biomass power sector continues its struggle to become profitable.
Posted inLocal & State
Historic Biddeford mill to install state’s largest privately owned solar array
The Pepperell Mill Campus plans to announce details of the project Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
CMP will give $50 million to help low-income customers in Massachusetts
The Maine-based utility will provide the money over 40 years to help Bay State electricity customers save money on energy.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Outdoors
Transmission lines over Kennebec Gorge? That may be a choke point for renewable energy advocates
A 145-mile power line that would carry hydroelectricity from Canada to Massachusetts – and carve a path through the scenic gorge – signals a bleak future for multistate projects in New England.