To the extent that you can find ways to make your heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems run more efficiently, you can save a bundle on your building's operating costs rig
On March 21, 2013, the Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech) partnered with the New England Clean Energy Co
Here’s a revelation: sometimes even BPI-certified energy advisors have complicated, efficiency-challenged houses.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is taking scholarship applications for its 2013 summer study in energy efficiency for industry, to b
Commercial buildings—our offices, schools, hospitals, restaurants, hotels and stores—consume nearly 20 percent of all energy us
Efficiency Maine has expanded its appliance rebate program to include rebates for additional appliances from February through June 2013.
On January 30, 2013, the US Energy Department announced the second round of
Would you like to see some bold innovations and examples of a nationwide commitment to sustainable energy and resilience?On April 30, the Energy Department announced that up to $13 million dollars in funding were to be invested to develop and test advanced components and technologies that will enhance the performance of marine and hydrokinetic energy systems. Due to this recent funding opportunity, the Energy Department wants to support projects that will augment the power-to-weight ratio of the marine and hydrokinetic energy systems or improve the reliability of the system through the investment in three component technologies. The Energy Department will choose six projects to develop advanced control systems and assess the performance improvements; and two projects will develop and test a device that minimizes the loads transmitted to other components and increases the device's capability to endure severe conditions.
The DOE is working closely with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to support and endorse increased understanding of the potential environmental effects of marine and hydrokinetic energy devices. This funding opportunity announcement will support the collection of environmental monitoring and experimental data from the marine and hydrokinetic devices and analyses of data.
The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a plan to increase the systems benefit charge paid on electric bills nearly threefold over three years and invest the revenues in Efficiency Maine Trust's programs. Analysts say that increasing energy efficiency in the state could ultimately drop Maine electricity rates 6% by 2025 and boost Gross State Product by $1.4 billion. The plan must next be approved by the legislature. 
The U.S. Green Building Council has given Avesta Housing of Portland the “2012 LEED for Home Outstanding Affordable Developer” award for the Oak Street Lofts project. Dana Totman, president of Avesta, said, “this award from the U.S. Green Building Council shows we’re still on the forefront of green design, and we’re proud to receive this recognition for Oak Street Lofts.”
Tim Vrabel, the Deputy Director of Efficiency Maine, died at his home in Bath on January 13, 2013, surrounded by family. He was 63. Tim will be missed by all who had the good fortune to work with him.
Kenneth Fletcher has resigned his post as the Director of the Governor's Energy Office and Patrick Woodcock of Hampden, who most recently served as Senator Snowe's senior adviser for energy and environment issues will succeed him on January 7, 2013.
