Space Science in Maine: Climate Change and AI
September 12, 2024 at 8:30 am - 9:30 am - Zoom and Eaton Peabody, 100 Middle St, Portland
E2 Tech promises a fascinating presentation and discussion on the role of space science in clean energy, artificial intelligence, and satellite-derived data in planning and adapting for climate change. Presented by the ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern University's Roux Institute, E2Tech and sponsored by the Maine Governor's Energy Office.
Register here.
Efficiency Maine's 2024 Annual Event
September 12, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Hilton Garden Inn / 5 Park Street, Freeport, ME 04032
Join Efficiency Maine in celebrating Maine's top-performing contractors and businesses in their programs. Explore the electrification revolution under way in Maine, how the state can benefit from electrification, and Efficiency Maine's plan to make heat pumps "mainstream." Register
here.
EPA Clean School Bus Program: Electrification Process including a Step-by-Step Guide for New Adopters
September 25, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Zoom
Authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA’s Clean School Bus Program provides $5 billion over five years to replace school buses with low- and zero-emission school buses. Additionally, NREL’s $5 million Clean Bus Planning Awards Program provides free technical assistance to create comprehensive and customized bus electrification plans for fleets. Please
register here.Funding Strategies for Nonprofits and Schools: Incentives and Rebates and How to Find Them
September 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Webex
The DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) presents the second webinar in this series on leveraging rebates and incentives. Learn about the value of utility rebates and incentives and how they can be part of an organization’s capital stack for infrastructure projects. Speakers will highlight resources available to identify local rebate and incentive programs and demonstrate the tangible first step to accessing this funding.
Please register here.Scope It Out! – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting
September 27, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Online
Presented by ClimateWork Maine. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting has emerged as an essential activity for sustainability-oriented business and individuals. It's important for both setting realistic goals and tracking progress toward those goals. In this webinar, we’ll quickly review Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions) and dive more deeply into Scope 3 emissions, which is by far the most challenging in that they are not produced by the company itself nor from assets owned or controlled by them, but instead are released up and down its value chain. Experts will cover the essentials of the accounting process and talk about various tools and services that are available for businesses and individuals. $10 per person, Members FREE / Register
here.
Maine Municipal Association 88th Annual Convention
October 2, 2024 at 7:30 am - October 3, 2024 at 4:00 pm - Augusta Civic Center
Visit Kay and Rex from MPO at this two-day event focused on municipal officials and employees from across Maine! In addition to training, networking, and the opportunity to visit with many vendors, this year’s event will include the MMA Leadership and Recognition Luncheon, where MMA will install its incoming president and recognize municipal leaders for their achievements.
Read the agenda and register here.Past Events
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Financial Options for Making Energy Efficiency Improvements for Public and Nonprofit Organizations: MPO Webinar Series
August 21, 2024 at MS Teams
Efficiency Maine Program Updates: MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar
July 10, 2024 at MS Teams
How One Region Built a 11-Town-Wide Climate Action Plan: MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar
June 12, 2024 at MS Teams
Guidance on Reaching Your Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals: MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar
May 8, 2024 at MS Teams
Capturing the Sun: Solar Opportunities for MPO Members: April 2024 MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar
April 10, 2024 at MS Teams
How to Participate in the MPO Fuels Bidding Event: March 2024 MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar
March 6, 2024
How to Use Biodiesel to Replace Heating Oil and Diesel for Vehicles: February 2024 MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar
February 7, 2024
How is El Niño Impacting Electricity Markets? with Brandon Fong of Constellation - January 2024 MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar
January 12, 2024
Straw-to-Gold: Turning Waste into Energy with Beau Hoffman of DOE-BETO - December 2023 Maine PowerOptions "Lunch & Learn" Webinar
December 13, 2023
Reducing Costs and Carbon Emissions in our Buildings with Erin Camp, PhD of PowerOptions - November 2023 Maine PowerOptions "Lunch & Learn" Webinar
November 8, 2023
Creating New Solar Opportunities for MPO Members with Walter Gray from PowerOptions MA-CT-RI October 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar
October 24, 2023
Another Kind of Backup Power: Energy Storage Systems and Incentives, with Jesse Remillard from Efficiency Maine September 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar
September 13, 2023
Energy Grant Opportunities from USDA--Who Knew? with Morgan Hotham of USDA Maine August 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar
August 15, 2023
Efficiency Maine Program Updates with Rick Meinking--July 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar
July 12, 2023
Community Action Grants with Brian Ambrette of the Community Resilience Partnership June 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar
June 7, 2023
Maine Made Biodiesel with Rodger Strickland from Maine Standard Biofuels May 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar
May 17, 2023
Getting Paid to Reduce your Usage with Phil Ciulla from CPower April 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar
April 12, 2023
Electricity Market Updates with Brandon Fong from Constellation: March 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar
March 28, 2023