Maine
If there’s one thing that the state of Maine and the province of Nova Scotia share, it’s lots of coastline. So, in a positive demonstration of international renewable energy cooperation, the two governments will be working together to develop tidal energy and offshore wind power.
Offshore wind farms continue to creep into reality along America's east coast.
Experts often tout government policies as an important component of implementing energy efficiency. But, critics argue that such issues should not be subject to government regulation and should instead evolve out of the capitalistic market. Clean energy is spreading rapidly across the county, but what encourages such improvements?
Florida and Maine are the latest recipients of the DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program. Through this program, states can implement programs that lower energy use, reduce carbon pollution, and create green jobs locally.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recently released its State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, a 50-state ranking of energy efficiency policies, programs, and practices.
Governor John Baldacci of Maine understands wind energy partly because he’s traveled to Spain, Germany and Norway to learn about it, and partly because he has the listening ears of New England's movers and shakers.
The American Clean Energy and Security Act has lost some steam over the summer, as it has taken a backseat to President Obama's healthcare plan. However, a new poll shows that registered voters in swing states support the Waxman-Markey bill.
The first U.S. federally licensed in-stream hydrokinetic power project began operating commercially on August 20 on the Mississippi River.
The US Department of Energy has released a second wave of millions in stimulus funding aimed at helping low and middle-income families, across 13 states, save money on energy bills.
Five states and one US territory are receiving over $141 million in federal economic stimulus funds for state-based renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. It's just part of the $3.1 billion allocated to State Energy Programs (SEPs) under the Recovery Act.
