Press Releases

2010 Press Releases

MPUC/Efficiency Maine awards $1.3 million to four Community Colleges for Energy-related Programs (3/18/10)

Efficiency Maine Awards $635,000 to 19 Maine Companies for New Energy Efficiency Projects (3/4/10)

$4.8 Million Awarded to Maine Towns for Energy Efficiency (2/24/10)

2009 Press Releases

MPUC/Efficiency Maine’s Renewable Resources Fund awards $477,000 to 11 Maine organizations (12/1/09)

MPUC Re-Opens Solar Rebate Program (6/30/09)

Efficiency Maine Energy Rap Contest Expanded (5/5/09)

Efficiency Maine and Maine Air National Guard Team Up to Save Money and Electricity (4/23/09)

MPUC Appoints New Director of Energy Programs (2/26/09)

Three Alternative Energy Projects Receive Nearly $100,000 from VRRF (1/8/09)

Efficiency Maine Campaign Will Solve the Whodunit Mystery (1/5/09)

2008 Press Releases

New Wind Energy Rebate Announced (12/30/08)

Governor Presents Environmentally Friendly Prizes to Tipsters (12/10/08)

Governor Switches on New Era in LED Lights (10/20/08)

Governor Calls on State's School Children for Energy Tips (9/24/08)

Maine High School Solar Grant To Prevent Boston Celtic Sized Poison Gas Emissions (6/4/08)

Mainers Can Save Energy And Still Beat the Heat (6/9/08)

Environmental Rap and Blue Brothers Sun Glass Wearing Students Greet $37,200 Grant Announcement (4/10/08)

Efficiency Maine and University Of Maine Orono Team Up To Provide Equipment and expertise For Wind Power Research (4/30/08)

Governor Baldacci Opens Energy Efficiency Summit (4/3/08)

Middle School Recognized For Elephant Sized Savings (1/16/08)

2007 Press Releases

Governor Meets and Approves of Maine’s Future Energy Users (12/10/07)

New Local Reality Show to make one Maine Home "Carbon Free" (12/6/07)

Money and environmental Saving Grant Awarded to University of Maine Presque Isle (10/24/07)

Governor Recognizes High School Students For Efforts to Combat Global Warming (10/23/07)

Governor Baldacci to Award iPod Shuffles and Solar Chargers in Energy Tips Contest (9/27/07)

$300 Million Electricity Charge Squeezes Maine (8/21/07)

Efficiency Maine Saves School District More Than $27,000 Annually (8/16/07)

Cool Tips for Hot Times (7/26/07)

Fred Bever and Susan Tompkins Join MPUC (7/9/07)

Efficiency Maine and Maine DEP Launch First in the Nation Statewide CFL Recycling Program (6/14/07)

Presque Isle Woman Receives Philip C. Hastings Award for Energy Conservation Work (6/5/07)

Voluntary Renewable Resources Funding Available (5/30/07)

Lewiston Companies Strive for Energy Efficiency (5/17/07)

SAD 17 Recognized As Energy Efficiency Leader in New England (5/07)

10,000 Carbon Free Homes Project Launched (4/24/07)

Maine’s Small Business Are Doing Their Part to Slow Global Warming (4/23/07)

Efficiency Maine Saves School District More Than $27,000 Annually (4/16/07)

Lighting the Way for Energy Savings (4/18/07)

Wired for Energy Savings (3/30/07)

PUC’s Efficiency Maine Program Offers Resources to Help Lower Electric Bills (3/19/07)

Maine’s Largest Ski Resorts Go Green (3/9/07)

Maine PUC Recognizes SAD 17 for Energy Efficiency (2/27/07)

1 Millionth CFL Sold in Maine (2/28/07)

UMaine Black Bears Go….Green (2/23/07)

East End Community School Receives $100,000 from PUC for Energy Efficiency (2/22/07)

Lighting Improvements Will Reduce Civic Center’s Electricity Usage and Costs by an Estimated $18,000 Annually (2/15/07)

Efficiency Maine Saves Maine $86.6 Million in Electricity Costs (1/1/07)

Maine PUC Announces Changes to Streamline Efficiency Maine (1/30/07)

Business Program (1/30/07)

PUC and Office of Energy Independence Select Winners for Energy Saving Contest (1/17/07)

Auburn Elementary School Receives $100,000 from PUC for Energy Efficiency (1/9/07)

2006 Press Releases

Corning Life Sciences Division Partners with Efficiency Maine (12/12/06)

State Fire Marshall and Efficiency Maine Offer Lighting Safety Tips (12/18/06)

CONY High School Receives $100,000 from PUC for Energy Efficiency - School district to save $1.508,292 a year in energy costs (12/20/06)

$500,000 Available for Solar Hot Water Equipment - Mainers encouraged to apply for funding from the PUC's Maine Solar Energy Rebate Program (12/11/06)

PUC and Office of Energy Independence Kick-off Energy Saving Contest for 4th-6th Graders (10/16/06)

Change a Light, Change the World (10/4/06)

Homeowners Can Choose from More Options in Energy-Efficient Lighting (9/2006)

PUC Seeks Proposals for Energy Efficiency for Standard Offer Customers (9/20/06)

Scarborough High School Receives $100,000 from PUC for Energy Efficiency (9/19/06)

“Whole House” TV Program to Award Energy-Saving Makeover to One Lucky Maine Family (8/28/06)

Colorful New Holiday Lights Use Safer LED Technology (8/2006)

Improved Lighting Brightens the Day for Employees While Saving Energy (8/2006)

Maine’s Largest and Oldest Blueberry Producer Combines Tradition with Energy-Efficient Technology (8/2006)

134 Year Old Resort ‘Flips the Switch’ on Energy Efficient Lighting (7/2006)

PUC Responds to Energy Consumption Concerns (7/17/06)

Maine Businesses and Customers Can Benefit from Efficiency Maine (6/2006)

David Kyle Named New Program Manager of Efficiency Maine Business Program (6/2006)

Efficiency Maine Program Manager Receives Philip C. Hastings Award (5/12/06)

Bangor Savings Receives $1.501,700 in Cash Incentives from Efficiency Maine (5/1/06)

Efficiency Maine Program Ally Helps Maine Businesses Save (3/28/06)

"Save-A-Watt" 10% Challenge Reaches Halfway Point (2/13/06)

Maine Schools Earn Extra Credit For Energy Saving Measures (1/18/06)

"Save-A-Watt" 10% Challenge Winners (1/18/06)

2005 Press Releases

Washington Academy Aces Energy Lesson (11/28/05)

Efficiency Maine Offers Ways for Local Businesses to Save Energy (11/15/05)

Building operators in Maine receive advanced energy efficiency certification (10/13/05)

Study: Trained building operators realize big energy savings (10/13/05)

Maine PUC Hosting Forum On Energy Efficiency Programs: Experts From Around The Country To Attend (10/7/05)

Maine’s Largest Grocery Chains Have Energy Efficiency In The Bag (10/6/05)

The Jackson Laboratory Unveils Energy Efficient Equipment (9/20/05)

Energy Efficiency Keeps Maine State Ballet On Its Toes (9/6/05)

Cumberland Habitat for Humanity House Will Radiate With Energy Efficient Lighting (8/22/05)

Maine PUC to Review Efficiency Maine Programs (8/19/05)

The Verdict Is In: Energy Efficiency Helps Save Money For Penobscot County Courthouse (8/15/05)

Maine's Largest Broccoli Producer goes Green with Energy Efficiency (6/27/05)

Students at Waldo County Tech Center Ace Lighting Lesson (6/13/05)

McCormick's Thriftway Saves with Energy Efficient Electrical Equipment (6/8/05)

Associated Grocers of Maine Receives Philip C. Hastings Award (6/1/05)

PSO Show House to Showcase Energy Efficient Lighting (5/31/05)

Efficiency Maine Reports Energy Savings Would Power 2,788 Homes for One Year (4/19/05)

Maine Public Utilities Commission Receives Award from US EPA (3/29/05)

2004 Press Releases

Marden's Discount Stores find Efficiency Maine Program a Real Bargain (Ellsworth location) (11/10/04)

Marden's Discount Stores find Efficiency Maine Program a Real Bargain (Calais location) (11/10/04)

Naples Habitat for Humanity House Installs Energy Efficient Lighting (10/22/04)

A Change in Lighting Adds Energy Savings to Daylight Savings (10/19/04)

Veneman Announces $1.502.8 Million to Support Renewable Energy Initiatives in 26 States Knox Farm Receives Funding through Federal and State Partnership (9/15/04)

Efficiency Maine Creates Unified Business Program Cash Incentive Cap Now $50,000 (9/1/04)

Savings from Lighting Program Could Provide Electricity for 753 Homes Retailer Reports Increase in Energy Efficient Lighting Sales (8/23/04)

Efficiency Maine Lighting Program Partners with Habitat for Humanity (7/19/04)

Efficiency Maine Offers Top 10 Lighting and Air Conditioning Tips to Homeowners (7/12/04)

Efficiency Maine Awards More Than a Quarter Million Dollars to Maine Small Business Owners. This year's goal: award $400,000

Taylor Farm Installs Big Ass Fans® and Received $12,500 Incentive Check from Efficiency Maine (5/7/04)

Maine First State to Print and Distribute Free National Energy Guide (3/15/04) Fact Sheet

Home Depot Partnership Builds on Program's Success - Maine First State to Partner with Home Depot on Efficiency Program for Businesses (1/26/04)

2003 Press Releases

Efficiency Maine Launches Commercial & Industrial Program Will Hold Briefing Sessions Across Maine (11/12/03)

Governor Baldacci, Efficiency Maine, and Local Fire Departments Join Forces to Make Homes Safer and More Energy Efficient (10/16/03)

Governor Presents Cash Incentive Check to Business Owner; Governor Baldacci Encourages Small Businesses and Contractors to Participate (9/16/03)

Lighting Program is "Bright Idea" Declares Businessman (7/7/03)

Maine's Statewide Traffic Signal Bulb-to-L.E.D. Replacement Program - Program helps municipalities improve energy efficiency, cut electricity and maintenance costs (5/29/03)

Small Business Program Provides Incentives for Energy Efficient Equipment (4/16/03)

Maine Launches School Construction Energy Efficiency Program (3/25/03)

Governor Baldacci and Maine Public Utilities Commission Launch an ENERGY STAR Residential Lighting Program (2/25/03)

PUC and MDOT Launch Traffic Signal Replacement Program (2/21/03)

2002 Press Releases

PUC Sponsors Building Operator Certification Training Program in Aroostook County (11/4/02)

PUC Launches State-wide Electric Energy Efficiency Programs (9/13/02)

PUC Approves Small Business Energy Efficiency Program; Program Will Create Network of Maine Business Allies (10/02/02)

 

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