Maine
Maine public schools have savings opportunity with efficient lighting
The state’s efficiency utility is offering a bonus incentive in hopes of getting schools to schedule summer installations.
transportation
Small cities could boost transit options with transportation climate funds
A new bus service in Presque Isle, Maine, is attempting to prove the viability of transit in a smaller community.
electric vehicles
Vermont city hopes ‘Airbnb for EV charging’ will give renters new options
Burlington Electric is partnering with a software company on a pilot program to spur charging at apartment buildings.
microgrids
Maine islands look to microgrids for energy independence
Isle au Haut is among the latest islands pursuing a microgrid to reduce long-term costs and reliance on the mainland.
efficiency
Report: Vermont needs to find money to cut heating, transportation emissions
A state report says “the evidence is clear and unrebutted” that more funding is needed to hit the state’s climate goals.