Maine Renewable Energy News Monitoring

Solar in the Land of the Midnight Sun

There's a little town all the way up, waaay north, called Galena, Alaska. If you look at a map of the state, it's what we Marines would call 'center mass,' or darn near right smack dab in the middle of the state. There's been a military …

Senate Deals Setback to Clean Energy Projects With Tax and Spending Package

With a tie-breaking vote by Vice President J.D. Vance July 1, the U.S. Senate passed its version of the tax and spending package that includes provisions expected to hamper the development of renewable energy projects. The lengthy budget reconciliation …

Maine developer of affordable, energy-efficient homes will ramp up

Zero Energy Homes — a startup looking to show how modular construction combined with “net zero energy” principles can be priced for the affordable housing market — is almost finished building its single-family demonstration home in Searsport and is working …

Funding cuts weigh on research projects across Maine

The whiplash effect from funding reversals is consistent with a lot of policy decisions coming out of Washington, but ever since Gov. Janet Mills’ public dust-up with President Donald Trump in April, the University of Maine and other research institutions …

New law allows Maine utilities commission to retroactively change community solar net-metering rates

A community solar project in Maine by Nautilus Solar Energy. On June 27, Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill that allows the Maine Public Utilities Commission to change community solar net-metering rates “as needed.” LD 1777 also says the tariff rate may …

Susan Collins and other Maine politicians react to the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passing

Republicans pushed President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” through the Senate on Tuesday, with Sen. Susan Collins defecting alongside two others in her party and requiring Vice President JD Vance to cast the deciding vote. It awaits further …

US Senate advances bill cutting solar tax credits, adding new levies

The US Senate has advanced a revised reconciliation bill in a 51-49 vote, moving forward with a proposal that eliminates solar tax incentives and imposes new taxes on future clean energy development. July 1, 2025 Anne Fischer From pv magazine USA The US …

Legislative roadblocks are driving up Maine’s energy costs

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Scott Strom of Waterville is a former state representative. Maine is facing a …

Bill pending in Senate would make high Alaska energy costs worse, groups warn

Alaskans pay nearly the highest percentage of their household incomes on energy of any state, and federal policy changes proposed in the budget reconciliation bill currently being debated in the U.S. Senate would make the problem worse, according to a …

New legislation charts Maine’s pathway to 100 percent clean energy by 2040

Maine’s current renewable energy policies saved ratepayers $21.5 million between 2011 and 2022, according to testimony from the state. AUGUSTA, Maine — Legislation signed by Gov. Janet Mills this month codifies and fast-tracks Maine’s transition to 100 …

These New England Fishermen Made Peace With Offshore Wind. Trump Wants to End It.

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was produced by the independent, nonprofit newsroom Canary Media and co-published by Mother Jones. Gary Yerman, 75, sat nervously …

Janet Mills signs into law a Democrat’s plan to rein in solar subsidies

Politics Our political journalists are based in the Maine State House and have deep source networks across the partisan spectrum in communities all over the state. Their coverage aims to cut through major debates and probe how officials make decisions. …

Electricity demand in the Eastern US surged from heat wave

Electricity demand in the PJM Interconnection and ISO New England (two regional grid operators covering the Northeast United States) reached multiyear highs on 23 June and 24 June, respectively, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). …

These fishermen made peace with offshore wind. Then Trump came along.

Gary Yerman, 75, sat nervously in a noisy ballroom in Virginia Beach, Virginia, counting down the minutes until he could shed his ill-fitting double-breasted suit for a sun shirt and blue jeans. He introduced himself as a fisherman of 50 years to a  …

Wind Issues Worldwide

Wind and solar produce just a tiny (and unreliable) trickle of total American energy consumption The wind industry faces political challenges. On January 24, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order halting approvals, permits and loans for new wind …

Castlerock Biofuels to develop renewable fuel oil facility in Maine

Zohran Mamdani upended New York politics. Is a Democratic tea party next?

The path to Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise in New York politics runs directly through New York’s immigrant neighborhoods, enclaves of young renters, the middle class, and subway riders. Fordham Road in the Bronx and Hillsdale Avenue in Queens are home to …

Letter: Solar energy works for Maine

Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com I work at the Farmington Energy Center, one of the largest solar sites in New England. As a solar field technician, my job is to keep …

Northern Lights Tonight: 14 States May See Aurora After Coronal Mass Ejection

A geomagnetic storm watch is in place for July 1-2, 2025. NOAA The Northern Lights may be visible in the U.S. overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday as a coronal mass ejection travels towards Earth to cause a geomagnetic storm, according to the latest forecast …

Successful testing at Eta Space marks major step toward commercial hydrogen energy solutions

Eta Space completes liquid hydrogen storage testing for transportation company ROCKLEDGE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eta Space has successfully completed its initial round of Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) storage testing for …

Solar Energy Market Size to Reach 6.26 thousand GW by 2030, Forecasts Mordor Intelligence

The market is driven by demand for clean and renewable energy, increased utility-scale installations, and corporate & industrial demand for sustainable power. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to …

Ireland-Based Thermahood Targets Global Energy Waste Through Simple, Affordable Home Innovation

BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global energy usage rises, Thermahood, a first-of-its-kind solution for reducing home energy waste, is sounding the alarm; educating consumers on simple, new tools- like its DIY …

Automation Push Drives Electric Control Panel Market to $10.3 Billion by 2032

The electric control panel market is growing due to renewable energy and automation demand, though high cost and complexity pose challenges. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by …

Outdoor & Emergency Use Fuels Portable Power Station Market to $5.9 Billion by 2031

Rising outdoor activities and demand for backup power are driving sales of portable power stations, with enhanced features boosting consumer adoption. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report …

GPRS Names Four New Vice Presidents & Elevates Another to Senior Leadership

The Moves Signal Optimism About Continued Growth for National Firm MAUMEE, OH, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GPRS is pleased to announce the promotion of four outstanding team members to the role of Vice President. They are …

Daelim Belefic Expands U.S. Inventory of Ready-to-Ship UL-Listed Transformers for Data Centers and Crypto Mining

Daelim Belefic stocks 500+ UL-listed transformers in the U.S. for rapid deployment in crypto mining and AI data center operations. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The growth of AI-driven data centers and …

EVM Receives Special Recognition at 2025 Fastmarkets Voltas Awards

EVM’s Lithium Chemicals Plant Project receives special recognition award in the Best New Project category at Fastmarkets Voltas Awards held in Las Vegas, USA LAS VEGAS, NV, AUSTRALIA, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EV Metals Group plc (“EVM” …

Survey: Extreme Weather, Rising Energy Bills & Power Grid Instability Spark Demand for Better Home Energy Solutions

Horowitz Research survey found a shifting sentiment has many homeowners in high-risk states looking for alternatives to Tesla's Powerwall IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An overwhelming 91% of combined …

Go-IBR.com Research Paper Highlights Leading Providers in NERC Compliance Software and Services Market

New Research Reveals Tiered Landscape of NERC Compliance Solution Providers and Growing Opportunities for Specialized Solutions CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Go-IBR.com, a leading provider of industry research …

Power Amplifier Market to Witness Robust Expansion Throughout the Forecast Period 2022 – 2032

Power Amplifier Market Expected to Reach $28 Billion by 2032—Allied Market Research WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research, titled, “Power Amplifier Market By Type, Material, End User, Region: …

Alternus Reports First Quarter '25 Financial Results and Provides Business Update with Further Balance Sheet Improvement

Current Project Pipeline Could Deliver Over 100 million Kilowatt Hours (KWh) of Clean Energy to Customers Once Fully Deployed Over Next Two Years, Alternus Clean Energy (OTCQB:ALCE) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

Solid State Relay Market Foreseen to Grow Exponentially Over 2032

Solid State Relay Market Expected to Reach $2.1 Billion by 2032—Allied Market Research WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research, titled, "Solid State Relay Market By Type, Mounting Type, and …

Utility and Kunwha E&C Partner to Launch Clean Hydrogen Projects in South Korea

Joint development agreement to deploy H2Gen® technology for carbon-negative hydrogen from biogas, supporting Korea’s Hydrogen Economy Roadmap HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Utility, the off-gas-to-value company …

Perovskite Solar Market to Surge from $350.07M (2024) to $8.8B (2032) at 38.05% CAGR

The Perovskite Solar Cells Market is set to grow from $350.07M in 2024 to $8.81B by 2032 AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Value and Growth Trends The Global Market for Perovskite Solar Cells Market Size was valued …

Relay Market to Witness Growth Acceleration During 2022 - 2032

Relay Market Expected to Reach $12.9 Billion by 2032—Allied Market Research WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research, titled, “Relay Market by Type ,Mounting, End User : Global Opportunity Analysis …

ThermaGel Innovations Expands Military Collaboration and Launches EmberX Battery Safety Solution

In collaboration with the U.S. Navy Research Lab, our revolutionary materials showcase exceptional fire resistance, thermal regulation, and adaptability. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ThermaGel Innovations, a …

Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps Market Overview 2024–2032 | USD 2155.23 Mn Size Forecast by 2032

The Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps Market is projected to grow from USD 1320.00 Mn in 2024 to USD 2155.23 Mn by 2032 AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps Market Outlook 2025 Market Size and Growth …

New GARDCO RTM Digital Micrometer

Optimal Tool for Measuring Replica Tape COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paul N. Gardner USA (GARDCO) – worldwide distributors, producers, and designers of quality physical and inspection instruments for the paint, …

Nuclear Power Market To Surpass USD 48.95 Billion 2032, Grow at a CAGR of 3.14% From 2025 To 2032

Nuclear Power revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.14% from 2025 to 2032, reaching nearly USD 48.95 Bn. LOS ANGELS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nuclear Power Market – Global Industry Analysis and Forecast (2025– …