By now, we all know about the upcoming changes in Washington, DC. In Maine, Democrats have held a trifecta of power since 2018, controlling both chambers of the Legislature as well as the governor’s office. That won't change in January.
The Enviro & Energy Tech Council of Maine will continue to be a source of knowledge and a community for the business leaders as well as early career professionals, just as it has since our founding 22 years ago. We will continue to play a role on energy and environmental issues as well as topics such as climate change, sea level rise, and sustainability.
We have over 200 institutional members, and if you're not a member through your employer ($100-700) or as a self-standing individual, we invite you to join, and we have free memberships for students and those in the public sector.
Our Breakfast in Augusta with legislators is already scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6, and the dates for our Winter Social should be available shortly.
Also, our tax status is that of a charity (a 501-c-3). Your philanthropy makes it possible for us to do things like offer free registrations to students or host evening socials for young professionals. Next Friday is National Philanthropy Day — a day to recognize the great contributions of those people active in philanthropy and nonprofits. Our board members, volunteers and many others play an important role in Maine and we thank you. You can too by making a one-time or recurring donation. More Information and Events: Hurricanes and Wetlands! — The Evolving Legal and Policy Landscape Relating to Wetlands
Nov 13, 2024, Noon-1:30 PM
University of Maine School of Law, 300 Fore St, Portland
The US Supreme Court in 2023 changed the law about how wetlands are defined and delineated, and this has major implications for land-use across Maine. Several experts in law and policy will speak at this lunchtime program. For more details and registration, click here.
Portland-based ORPC has deployed their marine hydrokenetic turbine in the Strangford Lough tidal test site in Northern Ireland. The ORPC turbines have been installed at seventeen sites in the United States and Canada. Done in partnership with Queen's University and other partners, the installation will yield real-time data on the turbine performance in a tidal environment, building on laboratory testing undertaken earlier this year at Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche’s large towing tank in Rome, Italy.
On Tuesday, the voters in Maine approved a $30M bond to improve trails in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Starting in January, the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands will oversee a competitive grant program. Because some of the trail design, maintenance, and construction work will be done by E2Tech members, we were a behind-the-scenes supporter.
E2Tech's involvement in the ReMaine Program was confirmed earlier this week. ReMaine provides a $2,500 subsidy to employers who wish to hire an intern in a clean energy related position. Twenty four different employers have participated in the program so far, Of the interns, 49% were women and 40% were BIPOC. Roughly 40% were offered full-time roles with their host employer upon completing their hours. If you would like to have an intern for the winter, spring, or summer, please let us know: elisabeth@e2tech.org.
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