In a recent article that appeared in the New York Times reporter Cara Buckley described the legal battle Jeff and Janet Crouch, a Maryland couple, won against their neighborhood association that changed state law. The couple had chosen native plants instead of grass for their front yard to protect the local wild life. They were […]
Penelope Overton reported in the Portland Press Herald an additional $5.4 million investment in clean energy projects benefiting 91 cities, towns and tribes in Maine. Governor Mills is quoted: “We are making unprecedented strides to embrace clean energy, to reduce carbon emissions, and to help our communities fight, at every level, the greatest danger of […]
According to the Biden Administration $9 billion in funding has been allocated for states and Tribes under new state- and Tribe-administered home efficiency programs established by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. For more details READ MORE Picture by HarmdvD at pixabay
Maybe it is time for all of us to begin talking about leaf-blowers. As the September 26, 2022 article by Michael Shapiro published in “Sierra,” the magazine of the Sierra Club, highlights: “Gas leaf blowers, generators, and lawnmowers emit more air pollutants statewide than California’s 14 million cars.” Really? More pollution than 14 million cars? […]
Did you know that tidal marshes are amongst the most productive ecosystems on earth? In Maine’s vast and varied landscape, tidal marshes may not appear to be anything special at first glance, but these ecosystems are teeming with life. Sea ducks, migratory shorebirds, striped bass, and shellfish—even baby clams and lobster—all rely on tidal marshes. […]
The Portland Herald reported that last Wednesday October 19 the York County Commissioners approved by a vote of 3-2, the spending of $1.54 million in Federal American rescue Funds for the acquisition of a dredge to provide much needed sand replacement to our beaches in York County. You can read the entire article ands details […]
Efficiency Maine would like to notify you that as of October 11th, 2022, new higher EV rebates are available for qualified moderate-income customers. In addition, the rebate amounts for any income and low-income customers have been changed. Current Rebate Amounts (as of 10/11/22) To qualify for the moderate-income rebate, the customer must fill out the […]
THIS IS WHAT SUSTAINABILITY IS ALL ABOUT! In a recent aerrticle broadcast in the internet by CNN, Rachel Ramirez relates how ” This 100% solar community (Babcok Ranch, Fla) endured Hurricane Ian with no loss of power and minimal damage … … Babcock Ranch in SW Florida calls itself “America’s first solar-powered town.” Its nearby […]
The following is a contribution of our neighbor Becky Fox from an email she received from Wendy Wendlandt President of Environment Maine We encourage you to visit their website and learn about how Environment Maine is transforming ” …the power of our imaginations and our ideas into change that makes our world a greener and […]
Annual celebration on September 16th! The event will include a panel of local activists facilitated by Representative Chellie Pingree who will speak about the importance of activism to highlight the importance of intersectional and justice-centered solutions to the climate crisis! Read more
