Governor’s Energy Efficiency Summit and Release of Colgan Report Comments by Brownie Carson, NRCM executive director We applaud the Governor’s efforts to bring us all together here today in pursuit of an energy efficient economy. This white paper by Dr. Colgan is an excellent analysis of the benefits Maine can achieve if we all work Read More
Maine businesses
Reny’s Wins Efficiency Award
By Kennebec Journal Staff report Kennebec Journal news update GARDINER — Reny’s Department Stores, a longtime favorite of Maine bargain-hunters, has received an award for becoming more energy-efficient. The Newcastle-based chain, which has local stores in downtown Gardiner, Farmington, Madison and Pittsfield, was one of 10 businesses honored by the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships with Read More
Carbon Cutters Win State Praise
by Kevin Miller Bangor Daily News news story AUGUSTA – State officials recognized 20 Maine companies and institutions Monday for taking steps to shrink their “carbon footprints” and reduce energy consumption. In 2001, the governors of the New England states joined their counterparts in eastern Canada in committing to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by Read More
Hannaford Recognized For Its Energy Efficiency
WCSH-6 TV news story Hannaford’s Forest Avenue supermarket in Portland was honored Wednesday for its energy savings. The Environmental Protection Agency awarded Hannaford an Energy star certificate for its top-to-bottom effort to conserve energy. The supermarket has been re-using waste heat from refrigeration units for space heating, maximizing use of natural light and upgrading its Read More
