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Solar Power for Maine

There are many different ways to use solar energy: passive solar, solar thermal (for heat), photovoltaic (for electricity), small-scale, grid-scale. Tell us what you are using the sun for, and read about what others are doing with the sun's power here.

Solar collectors on the Cumberland Community Communications Center by Revisoin Solar

Solar collectors on Cumberland County Communications Center by Revision Energy

Free Farm Energy Assessments at Ag Trades Show Jan. 11-12

12/29/2011 - 7:17pm

Looking for ways to save or generate energy on your farm? If you are a dairy producer or greenhouse operator, stop at the Maine Rural Partners booth at the Ag Trades Show and get a FREE ENERGY ASSESSMENT.

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Learn About Renewable Energy Options on the Farm

12/20/2011 - 6:07pm

On January 10, 2012, the Farm Energy Parters Network will host the Annual Ag Trades Show at the Augusta Civic Center. Renewable energy options for farms and greenhouses will be high on the list of agenda topics at the show.

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Federal Clean Energy Assistance for Indian Tribes Applications Due Jan. 15

12/19/2011 - 2:47pm

On December 2, 2011, the US Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team (START) initiative aimed at advancing clean energy generation in Indian Country.

The initiative provides federally recognized Native American and Alaska Native governments with technical assistance to accelerate clean energy project deployment.

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Best Practices for Financing Solar Energy Installations for Schools

12/01/2011 - 5:22pm

In October 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a report entitled, "Solar Schools Assessment and Implementation Project: Financing Options for Solar Installations on K-12 Schools," detailing best practices for financing and installing photovoltaic (PV) systems on school buildings.

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Nominate Your Favorite Maine Energy Innovators for the Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards

11/29/2011 - 3:35pm

From now until December 31, 2011, the editors of RenewableEnergyWorld.com and Renewable Energy World North America magazine are accepting nominations for their annual Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards. Let's put Maine on the map.

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Did You Miss the Launch of Maine's Clean Tech Corridor?

11/20/2011 - 3:25pm

On November 15, 2011, The Environmental and Energy Technology Council (E2Tech) and its partners held an event heralded as the launch of Maine's Clean Tech Corridor. While it was safe to witness this launch from a mere distance of 5 feet or so, the potential economic power of the Clean Tech Corridor may be formidable, indeed.

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A New Technology to Produce Natural Gas from Sunlight and Water

11/17/2011 - 3:26pm

A California company called HyperSolar, Inc. has developed a breakthrough technology to make renewable natural gas using solar power, water and carbon dioxide.

This renewable natural gas is a clean, carbon neutral methane gas that can be used as a direct replacement for traditional natural gas to power the world, without drilling or fracking, while mitigating CO2 emissions.

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Solar Power Installation Proposed for Brunswick Landing

11/17/2011 - 1:41pm

The Power Company (TPC) of Washington, Maine has proposed a 500Kw solar-voltaic array to be sited at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station, now known as Brunswick Landing. The Power Company is engaged in negotiations with the Mid-Coast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) in securing a lease for land to site the ground mounted array.

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Lots of Clean Energy Potential at Brunswick Landing

11/07/2011 - 5:11pm

On Novmber 3, 2011 Brunswick Landing and the E2Tech Council held an event to introduce the public to the clean energy redevelopment potential at Brunswick Landing and the vision for building the Brunswick Renewable Energy Center (BREC).

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Comparing Your Options for Solar Water Heating

10/31/2011 - 12:01pm

A new blog post from Revision Energy of Portland sums up the finer considerations that homeowners should think about in deciding which type of solar hot water system will work best for them, given their hot water consumption habits. The post is excerpted here with permission, and you'll find a link at the end.

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