Electric School Buses Win Big In USA

Credit to Author: World Resources Institute| Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2022 07:02:59 +0000

Electric school buses are experiencing rapid growth in the United States, with a nearly 10-fold increase in commitments by school districts and fleet operators in the past year. Thirty-eight states have now committed to procure more than 12,000 electric school buses. In the first half of 2022, several states took important action to further the transition to […]

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As Lobstering Weakens With Climate Change, Seaweed Farming Is Reviving An Industry

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:50:51 +0000

seaweed farmingThe Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 96% of the world’s oceans — increasing at a rate of 0.09 degrees Fahrenheit per year. These warming temperatures have forced the lobster population to migrate north, seeking colder waters. Seaweed farming has emerged as a viable commercial alternative.

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Converting From Fuel Oil To Heat Pumps Would Save The US 47% Of The Oil We Used To Import From Russia

Credit to Author: Joe Wachunas| Date: Mon, 30 May 2022 18:45:14 +0000

To save the planet from catastrophic climate change, and win the war against belligerent petro-states, our best strategy boils down to the rapid deployment of three key technologies: electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, and heat pumps. The first two technologies are flashy and compelling and show up daily in CleanTechnica articles and other publications (as […]

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How Unitil Is Building a Customer Experience That Meets Evolving Energy Needs

Credit to Author: Carol Valianti| Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:52:01 +0000

We live in a constantly evolving energy landscape. With increased emphasis on future sustainability and environmental awareness, many consumers are becoming more cognizant of their energy usage, and many utilities are perusing renewable energy initiatives themselves. With change on both sides, the relationship between utility companies and their customers is becoming more and more of […]

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Maine To Get 3,600 New Jobs from Build Back Better Act

Credit to Author: NRDC| Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:05:11 +0000

Augusta, Maine — A new NRDC analysis shows that the Build Back Better Act, as it currently stands, has the potential to significantly accelerate clean energy investment, economic activity, and job growth in Maine. The Senate’s passage of the Build Back Better Act would bring these climate and economic benefits to states across the country […]

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Who’s Gonna Win The Race For Floating Offshore Wind Turbines, Maine Or California?

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 19:35:22 +0000

East coast vs. West coast: California grabs clean tech spotlight, but Maine comes on strong with nation’s first floating offshore wind turbine project

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