Maine met its goal to install 100,000 heat pumps two years ahead of schedule. So Gov. Janet Mills is raising the bar, hoping that general state and federal incentives will help Maine lower heating bills and meet its climate goals.
Maine Climate Council
Posted inTimes Record
The Recycle Bin: Rethink your modes of transportation
Without continued behavior change by towns, businesses and individuals — including a demand for efficient technology and a willingness to adopt a reduced-carbon lifestyle — we cannot achieve the emissions reduction we need to build a livable future. To meet Maine Can’t Wait’s carefully developed steps, Mainers, businesses, industry, state and town governments need to […]
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Mills announces $5.4 million for climate change projects, green energy jobs
Gov. Janet Mills announced the $5.4 million in new state grants on the 2nd anniversary of Maine’s Climate Action Plan.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Our forests offer a valuable buffer against climate change
Forest conservation easements will be key in conserving 30% of Maine lands by 2030.
Posted inMaine, News
Local surf spot under threat from climate change, national group says
But local surfers say other human threats, like overcrowding and lack of beach access, pose bigger threat to Higgins Beach in Scarborough.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
One year in, Maine’s climate plan moving forward, fueled by unexpected federal windfall
Gov. Mills marked the occasion by announcing new initiatives to help towns and cities help meet the Maine Climate Council’s plan and her goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Don’t forget biofuels in Maine climate fight
Planners are not giving enough attention to lower-carbon alternatives that are available today.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: It’s off to the races for offshore wind
When Maine transitions to relying on electricity for all of our energy needs, offshore wind alone could still meet over 1,000% of our power needs by 2050.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Climate policies must create good-paying, quality jobs for an equitable Maine economy
Project labor agreements allow any contractor to bid – and they keep reputable contractors from being underbid by those who cut corners.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
On Earth Day, Gov. Mills announces $500,000 grant program for clean-energy startups
Gov. Janet Mills unveiled the competitive grant program on the same day that the Biden administration announced major climate-related goals for the U.S.