Efficiency Maine

The electric vehicle rebate program is designed to encourage the purchase of electric cars and hybrid vehicles to reduce carbon emissions with cash incentives ranging between $500 and $7,500 for individuals based on the vehicle and income.

The announcement came from Gov. Janet Mills at the Maine Climate Council's first-ever conference, where hundreds gathered on Friday in Augusta.

State officials believe they’re well on their way toward a goal of installing 100,000 new heat pumps in Maine homes by 2025, but low-income households will be the toughest ones to reach.

Maine hopes to submit a final plan for using electric vehicle charging funds by July 1, with the goal of getting federal approval by September.

The threat of climate change is forcing Maine to contemplate a future that relies increasingly on electricity: electricity to heat homes and cool them and…

KENNEBUNK, Maine - An energy efficiency agency in Maine says the first string in a statewide web of high-speed electric vehicle chargers will be installed…

Last year’s legislative session included a battle over how much consumer money is spent on energy efficiency programs in Maine. The stage is set for a…

AUGUSTA, Maine - The Maine House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would prevent the loss of $38 million for energy efficiency…

AUGUSTA, Maine - Several environmental groups are petitioning state utility regulators to reconsider their ruling on the effect of one missing word -…

AUGUSTA, Maine - A Maine legislative committee has endorsed a bill to correct a clerical error that could result in a loss of $38 million for energy…