There's a lot of wind blowing like stink all over Maine, and no, it does NOT all blow out of Augusta, either!

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Maine's Conversation About Wind Power

Wind power holds the potential to play a large role in shifting Maine's energy economy from a net export of dollars for oil to a net export of energy for dollars. Such a major shift deserves a lot of discussion and we invite Mainers with all points of view to have their say here. What have your experiences been with wind power? What is your opinion, and what facts can you share with us to support it?

Please note that the opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Green Energy Maine, LLC or its sponsors.

wind turbine at university of maine at presque isle

The wind turbine at University of Maine at Presque Isle

Ocean Energy Experts Gather to Share Technologies

11/03/2011 - 12:34pm

The 3rd Annual New England Marine Renewable Energy Center’s Technical Conference will take place on November 7-8, 2011 in Cambridge. MA.

Monday sessions will address environmental considerations and challenges expected in bringing ocean energy devices on line. The afternoon sessions will cover how to harness and sustain effective tidal energy.

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Who is "Maine Citizens for Clean Energy" and What are They up to?

10/28/2011 - 2:08pm

On October 27, 2011, a coalition of organizations, businesses and individuals announced a new citizens initiative to increase clean energy in Maine in order to increase energy independence, create jobs, control energy costs and cut pollution. The coalition has established a new group, Maine Citizens for Clean Energy, which is beginning to gather signatures for the November 2012 ballot.

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"Go Green Expo" Expands in 2011

10/26/2011 - 12:51pm

Several years ago, the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber of Commerce led out and created the “GoGreen Expo” to support the region’s emerging green and sustainability sectors. This year, the Chamber will expand this popular event to include businesses from four "pillars", matched to Maine’s major emerging business sectors: Health & Wellness, Innovation &

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An E2Tech Forum on Building Maine's Clean Tech Corridor

10/21/2011 - 3:06pm

On November 15, 2001, you can learn about a new initiative to develop the Clean Tech Corridor, a collaborative effort to help develop clean technology companies within Maine and throughout the Northeast.

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Video of Angus King Speaking at Wind Industry Reception

10/04/2011 - 10:21pm

On October 4, 2011, the Maine Wind Industry Initiative hosted a wind power business networking reception at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, sponsored by Tetra Tech. The Museum has an exhibit called, "ALOFT!

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E2Tech Plans Wind Energy Forum for October 26

10/04/2011 - 12:32pm

If you are confused by the conflicting information you've been hearing about wind power and you want information you can trust to help you compare the benefits and the impacts of generating electricity from Maine’s wind resource, E2Tech is planning a forum for you.

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Offshore Wind Keynote Topic at Science Teachers' Conference

09/20/2011 - 1:40pm

The Maine Science Teachers Association (MSTA) welcomes Dr. Habib Dagher as the keynote speaker at its annual conference on October 7, 2011. Dr. Dagher is a Professor of Civil/Structural Engineering at the University of Maine, Bath Iron Works Professor of Structural Engineering, and founding Director of the AEWC Advanced Structures & Composites Center.

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A Good Article Comparing Several Energy Options for Mainers

08/31/2011 - 4:43pm

"Maine Ahead" magazine has a great article in its August issue, entitled, "Roundtable: Energy Leadership" in which it interviews 5 of Maine's energy leaders, representing 5 different types of energy.

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Interior Secretary Salazar Pledges Support for DeepCwind Project at UMO

08/26/2011 - 3:01pm

On August 18, 2011, US Secretary of the Interior Kenneth Salazar lightened hearts during a visit to the AEWC Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine at Orono, accompanied by Senator Susan Collins and Maine's Office of Energy Independence and Security Director Kenneth Fletcher.

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A Regional Conference on Community Wind Power

08/25/2011 - 3:51pm

On October 26-28, 2011, the Community Wind Across America Northeast regional conference will bring together state and local economic development and policy makers with members of the agriculture and wind energy industries to advance opportunities for locally-owned clean energy production.

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