Maine Renewable Energy Newswire

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 …

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 …

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). …

Castlerock Biofuels to develop renewable fuel oil facility in Maine

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 …

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 …

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 …

President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts President Van Der Bellen of Austria for a State Visit, 4 Jul

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 4 July 2025, host President Alexander van der Bellen of Austria at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The State Visit presents an opportunity to consolidate the long-standing and strong relationship between South …

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in 2025? Everything You Need to Know

While the basic components of any rooftop solar system -- panels, inverters and optional batteries -- stay the same, the cost of solar panel systems vary from home to home. When you look at the bigger picture of a solar panel installation, you need to …

Paper mills in Maine release above average levels of greenhouse gas

“In Maine, there are several plants that are still burning coal and… tires,” said Courtney Bernhardt, EIP’s director of research who co-authored the report. “We wanted to raise awareness about that.” The group analyzed greenhouse gas emissions from 185 …

Electricity Demand in the Eastern United States Surged from Heat Wave

Last Updated on: 27th June 2025, 11:19 pm Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Hourly Electric Grid Monitor. Note: EDT=Eastern Daylight Time. Electricity demand in the PJM Interconnection and ISO New England (two regional grid operators  …

Editorial: Power grid shows it’s ready to meet region’s demand 

With every air conditioner in our area running 24/7 over the last several days due to a heat wave that pushed temperatures to 100 degrees and above, you might be wondering if ISO New England, the operator of the region’s power grid, has managed to keep …

Senate GOP races to pass bill that screws everyone but the rich

Senate Republicans are speeding toward passing the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," the bill that's supposed to be President Donald Trump's signature legislative achievement but is more likely to be the death knell of his party in next year’ …

NANOSTONE WATER AND SOLECTA MERGE TO FORM ACURIANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Hybrid ceramic-polymeric platform targets industry’s toughest filtration & separation demands while driving down lifetime costs across essential global markets. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True North Venture …

Solar Farm Market to Hit $261 Billion by 2027 | Driven by Clean Energy Demand

🚀 Global Solar Farm Market Set to Grow at 19.8% CAGR | Major Growth in Asia-Pacific & Europe WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global solar farm market is poised for massive growth, projected to reach $261 …

e-NG Coalition welcomes ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s foremost trading companies, to strengthen e-NG globally

e-NG Coalition grows to 25 Members with ITOCHU Corporation joining on July 1st, 2025. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The e-NG Coalition is pleased to announce ITOCHU Corporation as its latest member. As a leading global …

Medium Voltage Switchgear Market to Hit $31.7 Billion by 2031, Driven by Infrastructure Growth

⚡ Rising Energy Demand & Urbanization Propel Medium Voltage Switchgear Industry to $31.7 Billion 🚀 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 🌟 Medium Voltage Switchgear Industry Overview 🌟 According to a new report …

Middle East's largest conference & expo is back in Dubai focusing on Bitumen, Petrochemicals, PetroProducts & Logistics

DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rex Conferences is pleased to announce the upcoming edition of its premier industry gathering – the Rex Fuels Global Expo & Conference 2025 – Bitumen, Petrochemicals, …

Pioneering Australian Agri-Tech, núaFEEDs, Set to Transform UAE Livestock Feed Sector and Tackle Food Waste Challenge

ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI CITY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The UAE's commitment to food security and sustainability initiatives is set to receive a significant boost with the imminent entry of núaFEEDs, an innovative …

Horizon Fuel Cell and Methanol Reformer announce MoU jointly advancing clean energy solutions

SINGAPORE, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Horizon Fuel Cell and Methanol Reformer announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance clean energy solutions through the integration of their respective technologies, …

Residential Generators Market to Surpass $15.1 Billion by 2030, Driven by Backup Power Demand and Urban Growth

⚡ Rising Power Outages and Portable Energy Needs Fuel Global Residential Generators Market Growth Through 2030. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 🔋 Residential Generators Industry Overview According to a …

TRuGenesis™ Patent Secures First-Ever Framework for Conscious, Truth-Aligned Artificial Intelligence

Landmark Filing Establishes Verifiable Cognitive Architecture Designed for Ethics, Alignment, and Long-Term AI Integrity LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark moment that may forever alter the …

SABR Coalition Welcomes Biodiesel Provisions in Senate Tax Bill

Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners successful in getting short-term transitional relief for biodiesel producers in Senate budget-reconciliation bill. JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sustainable …

Energy Harvesting System Market to Surpass $1 Billion by 2030, Fueled by Smart Tech & Green Energy Demand

🌞 Energy Harvesting System Market to Grow at 7.5% CAGR, Driven by IoT Expansion & Renewable Integration. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 🔋 Energy Harvesting System Industry Overview According to a recent …

Instrument Transformers Market to Hit $17.2 Billion by 2032, Fueled by Grid Modernization & Renewable Integration

Instrument transformers market to hit $17.2 Bn by 2032 ⚙️📊, driven by grid upgrades, renewable power, & smart grid tech 💡🌱. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 🔍 Instrument Transformers Industry Overview …

Bali to Host 24th Asia Cementrade Summit as Asia Cement Sector Aligns with Net-Zero Goals

BALI, INDONESIA, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 24th Asia Cementrade Summit, organized by CMT and supported by the Indonesian Cement Association (ASI), will convene in Bali this July to assess the outlook of Asia’s cement sector and its …

Australian Government Eases Entry Into Property Market for First-Home Buyers

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Starting 1 July 2025, first-home buyers will benefit from updates to the Housing Australia Guarantee, an initiative designed to make entering the property market easier. This …

LightBulbSurplus.com Partners with Bulbrite to Offer Industry’s Most Extensive Line of Decorative LED and Vintage Bulbs

Bulbrite decorative LED and vintage bulbs now available for fast nationwide drop shipping direct from multiple Bulbrite warehouses via LightBulbSurplus.com. SANFORD, FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LightBulbSurplus.com, a …

Smart Summer Driving: Hot Weather Maintenance Tips for Safe, Smooth Travel

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summer road trips are a staple of the season — and with soaring temperatures ahead, a little preparation can make all the difference for you and your vehicle. Georgia’s Clean Air …

ENERGY AMERICA AND ETISA ENERGIA FORMALIZE STRATEGIC CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE TO DEPLOY HYBRID POWER INFRASTRUCTURE-MEXICO

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark move to strengthen clean energy cooperation between the United States and Mexico, Energy America, a U.S.-based solar technology and infrastructure leader, and …

LNG Infrastructure Market Poised for Expansion Amid Rising Gas Demand

LNG infrastructure expands globally to meet rising demand and support the clean energy transition. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Solar …

Sempra Infrastructure Joins the Gulf of America Alliance Gulf Star Program

Gulf Star investment from Sempra Infrastructure will support scientists and managers to understand impacts of tropical species moving north along the Gulf coast OCEAN SPRINGS, MS, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Gulf of …

ECOcentrix: Empowering Sustainable Energy Since 2011

Woman-Owned, Family-Run Company Continues to Lead the Industry in Solar and Roofing Solutions Across Missouri and Illinois Since 2011. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Woman-Owned, Family-Run Company Continues to …