Efficiency Maine may add electric bikes to its rebate program

Boosters say more e-bikes will help Maine meet climate action goals and help Mainers get around.

Electricity rate option triggers skepticism, partisan charges

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

How to save money when trying to stay warm

Here are 10 DIY tips to help keep your home warm this winter. Some don't cost a cent, and others are inexpensive.

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.

Mills administration pledges $15 million to improve public building efficiency

A new initiative aims to help public schools, municipalities and tribal governments make energy efficiency improvements and reduce their costs.

For small towns, grant program for energy-efficient lighting is a bright idea

Partners Efficiency Maine and The Nature Conservancy are offering grants to offset the cost of converting inefficient lighting to LEDs.

Skowhegan receiving second electric vehicle charging station from settlement, highlighting statewide push

The DC charging stations, located in the Hannaford parking lot in Skowhegan, are waiting to go online and come as Maine officials aim to make charging vehicles more accessible in order to draw in tourists.

Maine offers rebates for buyers of hybrid and electric vehicles

The program, with rebates of $1,000 to $2,000, will be funded by a $5.1 million legal settlement with Volkswagen for violating state environmental laws.

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