Editor's blogs

Scholarship Program Extended to Those not Enrolled in College

Thu, 01/17/2013 - 17:46 — Kay Mann

graduatesThe Proton OnSite Scholarship and Innovation Program is fueling the next generation of scientific innovation by recognizing and awarding high school seniors, college students, and innovators who can find new and creative ways for

The 2013 Grants Connector Directory from E2Tech

Thu, 01/17/2013 - 17:24 — Kay Mann

Grants Connector Directory 2013 cover from Maine Governor's Energy Office and the Environmental and Energy Technology Council of MaineOn behalf of the Maine Governor's Energy Office, the Environme

An Energy Literacy Handbook for Educators

Thu, 01/17/2013 - 16:54 — Kay Mann

Energy Literacy: Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts for Energy Education handbook cover from US DOEA Handbook from the DOE's Energy Education & Workforce Development division, entitle

What to Do When Snow Covers Your Solar Panels

Wed, 01/16/2013 - 18:06 — Kay Mann

Solar panels covered in snow by Revision Energy of Maine Snow happens here in Maine, but let this not deter us from benefiting from solar powerl!

DOE Hosts Collegiate Wind Power Competition

Wed, 01/16/2013 - 16:20 — Kay Mann

wind turbine at the Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle, MaineOn January 8, 2013, The U.S.

A New Analysis Tool for Energy Planners

Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:26 — Kay Mann

the sun sets behind giant power transmission towers courtesy of US-DOEThe US Department of Energy now offers a free, interactive online tool to help researchers, educators, and stud

Federal Renewable Energy Tax Credits Extended

Wed, 01/09/2013 - 18:01 — Kay Mann

Interior View of the reading room inside the dome of the US CogressYou can say what you want about congressional antics around the much-sung "fiscal cliff".

How to Finance Your Clean Energy Brainchild

Wed, 01/09/2013 - 16:34 — Kay Mann

Perry Marine Costruction installs turbine on Ocean Renewable Power Company's TideGen device in MaineDo you have a brillian

Of Bioheat and Burner Boosters

Thu, 12/27/2012 - 18:54 — Kay Mann

A tank holding finished biodiesel fuel made from waste vegetable oils at Maine Standard Biofuels in Portland Maine by Kay MannMaine Standard Biofuel is a local recycling company making a renewable fuel for the local economy.

Maine Indoor Air Quality Council Offers Construction Training Series

Wed, 12/26/2012 - 22:12 — Kay Mann

 In January and February 2013, the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council will be partnering with EBS Building Supply in Ellsworth to present a complete series of its popular Residential Construction Trainings. These programs are designed to educate residential building professionals on construction practices that minimize the risk of indoor air quality problems in new homes.