Energy & Utilities

🔒On the Record: Nonprofit leader with film background aims to amplify storytelling at E2Tech

Mainebiz caught up with E2Tech’s new leader to find out more about his background and plans to attract more members to the organization.

Plans advance to buy and conserve swathe of western Maine forest

A conservation collaboration to buy 78,000 acres of forestland in western Maine surpassed 50% of its $62 million fundraising goal. The acquisition could be completed in 2026.

ReVision Energy installs solar project in East Machias

The system will supply 36% of the company's electricity needs at the plant, and is expected to deliver an estimated $218,000 in savings over the lifetime of the installation.

Developer of affordable, ‘net zero’ homes teams with prefab maker on third build

The Trenton home is Zero Energy’s first modular build, prefabricated at Knickerbocker’s Wiscasset facility with installations such as cabinetry, drywall and flooring.

Here comes the sun: sustainability pros start consultancy in Portland

Hubbard and Pulaski have consulted for major institutions and developers around the world. With their new firm, “We like seeing the projects through and working face-to-face.”

Three Portland schools awarded LEED silver certification

Renovations included materials with low levels of volatile organic compounds, water-saving plumbing fixtures and HVAC systems that meet or exceed energy standards.

L.L.Bean grants to land trusts will stretch from York to Grand Lake Stream

Land trusts care for nearly 3 million acres — close to 15% of the state. As nonprofits, they rely heavily on private donations and grants to carry out work.

Solar array in Sanford is one of southern Maine’s largest

Sanford is one of the top communities in Maine for solar installation, with about 90 megawatts of installed capacity — second in the state only to Farmington.