By Jacqueline Guyol and Tony Giambro Bangor Daily News op-ed Maine is at a crossroads when it comes to the future of our transportation systems, as electric vehicles are increasing in popularity and hitting our streets in record numbers. The question is, will our cities and towns be ready for this impending shift? Time is… Continue Reading
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Maine Could Challenge Expected Rollback of Vehicle Emissions Standards
by Vivian Leigh News Center Maine news story Watch full news video. AUBURN (NEWS CENTER Maine) — The Trump administration is reportedly poised to roll back vehicle emissions standards as early as next Tuesday. Critics say it could cripple efforts to fight climate change. The standards, which were approved during the Obama administration, call for… Continue Reading
Electric Bus Demonstration Coming to Portland and Augusta
Mainebiz news story The Natural Resources Council of Maine is putting the word out that the electric bus manufacturer Proterra is bringing a zero-emission electric bus to locations in Portland and Augusta for demonstrations next week. The zero-emissions bus can operate all day on a single charge or by using on-route fasting charging infrastructure, according… Continue Reading
2018 Legislative Priorities for Maine’s Environment
The 2018 legislative session is well underway. This is the “short session” of the Legislature, which means the pace is fast as lawmakers attempt to adjourn by the end of April. It is also an election year for every House and Senate seat, and it is Governor Paul LePage’s final year in office, adding an… Continue Reading
October 4, 2017: Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive, Brunswick
Thank you for joining us for an Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive from 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4th, at Southern Maine Community College’s Midcoast Campus Student Commons at 29 Sewall Street, Brunswick Landing, Brunswick. Attendees had a chance to take an extended lunch break and join NRCM and our co-sponsors to test… Continue Reading
Fresh Thinking Needed on ‘Green’ Living for Maine Seniors
An affordable, energy-efficient Bridgton development is striking a chord – but there and statewide, older Mainers need state-level help with transportation. Portland Press Herald editorial We know that Maine’s senior population is growing. We also know that Maine seniors need affordable places to live. Over 9,000 older Mainers are on a waiting list for subsidized… Continue Reading
Maine Advocates Highlight Growth in Use of Electric Cars
MPBN news story An electric car getting a solar charge today at an event in Portland aimed at increasing the use of the vehicles. Conservationists and business leaders gathered near a solar-powered electric car charging station in Portland today to highlight the growing use of electric vehicles in Maine. Dylan Voorhees, of the Natural Resources… Continue Reading
Electric Drives: Cumberland County has Most
Region leads state with vehicle numbers WMTW news story Watch full news video here. The Natural Resources Council of Maine says half of electric car owners live in Cumberland County. A number of environmental groups and car dealers gathered at Revision Energy in Portland on Thursday to ask Maine people to consider making the switch… Continue Reading
Bicycling to Work: Less Carbon, Less Money, More Exercise, and More Ice Cream!
I thought it was about time to share with you all my adventures in bike commuting from Great Pond in North Belgrade to our office in Augusta this summer! I’ve been meaning to post an entry but it seems that the only time I’ve had to write has been while I’ve been riding my bike!… Continue Reading
