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Vinalhaven Island wind turbines An interesting new technology designed to take advantage of the intermittent nature of renewable energy like wind and solar. From the article at Ecoseed.org: Six units of Steffes Corporation’s electric thermal storage will go into operation this week on Vinalhaven Island, Maine to test over the coming . . . → Read More: Maine tests energy storage technology for heating homes The town Energy Steering Committee (a separate group from the York Energy Efficiency Committee) completed its analysis of 36 municipal facilities and presented the selectmen on March 8 with a prioritized list of the most energy-intensive buildings. The next step is to hire a firm to conduct in-depth audits in order to prioritize building . . . → Read More: Energy Steering Committee makes recommendations to selectmen Greetings Everyone!! “You don’t know what you’ve got, until it’s gone” That phrase sure was on a lot of people’s minds last week during the power-outage. It definitely highlights how much we rely on energy – even when we are not thinking about it. I sure hope everyone’s power has now been restored. . . . → Read More: March Meeting! Tuesday March 9th 7pm There are many ways to be green (or if you prefer, environmentally conscious). Andrew Hayford, a York High School sophomore, is one of 10 students nationally to receive a $1000 Planet Connect grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation for his proposed project to reduce beach pollution in southern Maine. From the March 3, . . . → Read More: York student wins environmental grant  |
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