Electric cars have grown by leaps and bounds in the past decade, and a large network of mechanics who can service those electric cars has grown up around this new electric car market. We often write about other, much more nascent electric vehicle markets — electric airplanes, electric vertical takeoff … [continued]
Oil and propane dealers in Maine are mounting a disinformation campaign designed to scare people who are considering installing a heat pump.
Happy New Year! According to the science, over the next 7 years we must focus on reducing emissions of heat-trapping gases significantly to halve emissions by 2030 and avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Getting there requires an all-of-society approach; getting there requires leadership at all levels of government. … [continued]
The lobster industry in Maine got a present from Congress in the latest funding bill that Congress is expected to pass this week.
The US heat pump market is growing, but it needs to accelerate to achieve critical climate goals. Across the United States, over 15 states and roughly 100 cities have begun to shift policies to encourage or require electrification of homes, workplaces, schools, and government buildings. In fact, as of November 1, … [continued]
Six northeast US states have combined forces to fight for a share of the Energy Department’s $8 billion funding pot for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs.
A new survey of electric vehicle owners in all 16 of Maine’s counties shows that Maine people value electric vehicles (EVs) for their reliability, performance, and the cost savings they provide. Survey says…Mainers LOVE their electric vehicles! There are now over 5X as many electric vehicles (EV) on the road … [continued]
Electric school buses are experiencing rapid growth in the United States, with a nearly 10-fold increase in commitments by school districts and fleet operators in the past year. Thirty-eight states have now committed to procure more than 12,000 electric school buses. In the first half of 2022, several states took important action … [continued]
The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 96% of the world’s oceans — increasing at a rate of 0.09 degrees Fahrenheit per year. These warming temperatures have forced the lobster population to migrate north, seeking colder waters. Seaweed farming has emerged as a viable commercial alternative.
The state of Maine has started a campaign to educate residents about heat pumps and now they can heat homes even in the winter.
