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Help Maine Clean Communities Find A Motivated College Senior or Graduate
Student Intern!
Maine Clean Communities was just awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for a year-long student intern to assist with Maine Clean Communities' projects and events.
Clean Cities University Workforce Development internships will total 30 weeks and will begin approximately September 4, 2012 and conclude April 26, 2013. A stipend will be offered in the amount $4,150 for a graduate level student and $3,520 for a senior undergraduate student for 15-hours of work a week.
The internship application process is from July 9-July 27 and the interview process will be August 6-August 22.
Please have interested students submit a resume and cover letter to Dana Bubonovich at bubonovich@anl.gov. |
Maine Movie Premiere of "Revenge of the
Electric Car" Was a Success! The May 22nd Electric Vehicle (EV) display and premiere of the film "Revenge of the Electric Car" at One Longfellow Square in Portland was a success!
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Three of the EVs on display at the event: a
Chevy Volt, Tesla Roadster, and Nissan Leaf |
Several EVs and Plug-In Electric Hybrid Vehicles were on display, two EV charging units and we showed the inspiring film that confirms that EVs are here to stay!
You also may have heard a news story on MPBN highlighting our press conference with Representative Chellie Pingree (who drove up in her own Chevy Volt), Sierra Club, Central Maine Power and Lee Auto Malls.
Click here to access our website to read the news stories, see photos of the event, read our EV Feasibility Study for the Greater Portland Region and more!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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Hydrogen Response Considerations
Free On-Line Training!
This self-paced learning course on hydrogen awareness and emergency response focuses on four areas:
- Hydrogen Properties and Hazardous Behaviors
- Identifying Hydrogen in Your Community
- Appropriate Response to a Hydrogen Incident
To register for the course click here.
(Select Create New Account in the blue box, then select the course from the Available Courses page.)
For more information contact Richard Miller at 703-537-4846 or click here to email.
This training is sponsored by the Electronic Learning Community (ELC) which is made possible through an agreement by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
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Algae Biomass Summit
September 24-27, 2012
Denver, CO
The Algal Biomass Organization (ABO) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and advocate for the development of commercially-viable transportation and power generation fuels as well as other non-energy applications for algae biomass. Its membership is comprised of companies, individuals and organizations across the value chain.
Click here for more information and to register! |
Steve Linnell Coordinator, Maine Clean Communities |
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SAVE THE DATE!
Stakeholder Meetings
Maine Clean Communities' Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting will be held on September 19th, 2012, 9 a.m. at GPCOG in Portland.
Granite State Clean Cities' Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting will be held on October 5, 2012, 9:00-11:30 a.m. in Concord, NH. Curious about heavy duty alternative fuel vehicles? Bob Moreau, District Sales Manager, Peterbilt Motors Company will present on Peterbilt's alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles.
Massachussetts Clean Cities' Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting will be held on July 12, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to Noon in Boston, MA. 100 Cambridge Street Room 2 D, Second floor. Learn about hydrogen as a transportation fuel. RSVP to stephen.russell@state.ma.us
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Alternative Fuel Vehicle Odyssey Day 2012
October 19 & 20 at SMCC
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Odyssey Day will build awareness and enthusiasm for alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles, showcasing a wide range of technologies and fuels, including electric, propane, natural gas, biodiesel, hybrids, and idle reduction.
Maine Clean Communities and Southern Maine Community College's (SMCC) Transportation Technology Department are teaming up again to offer "Odyssey Day" in South Portland on Friday October 19, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 20th from 10:00-3:00 p.m. at SMCC. (In case of bad weather the event will be held inside.)
Numerous alternative fuel vehicles, along with displays and exhibitors of fuel reduction techniques, speakers and experts will be on hand to promote the newest in alternative fuel vehicles and technologies.
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Grand Opening of ReVision Energy's Solar-Powered EV Charging Station
ReVision Energy of Portland is planning a big kick-off event to celebrate their new solar-powered EV charging station on July 26th and everyone is invited!
Where: 142 Presumpscot Street, Portland, ME 04103 (just off 295/Washington Ave.)
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012
Who: Free & Open to the Public
Activities will include Electric Vehicle (EV) demonstrations, solar-powered EV charging demonstrations, free food & drink, gift certificate giveaways & more! |
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AltWheels is Back!
Fleet Day
October 22, 2012 Norwood, MA
AltWheels Fleet Day is the largest corporate and municipal Fleet Managers event on the East Coast. Come see and hear the latest in fleet transportation technologies, alternative fuels and fleet management practices.
The day consists of panels, exhibits, and vehicles offering a showcase of alternative transportation solutions - from concept vehicles, to vehicles that are available and affordable today. This year's Fleet Day will be hosted at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel and conference center on Route 1 in Norwood, MA in their state-of-the-art conference space with a large outdoor vehicle display.
AltWheels mission is to showcase the best technology, educate passenger and fleet consumers about available technologies and the real choices that exist, and stimulate the demand for choices that will improve our health, air quality, and sustainable survival.
AltWheels is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization who's mission is to help build a"Sustainable Transportation and Energy Vision for the 21st Century."
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5th Annual Waste-to-Fuels Conference & Trade Show
September 16-18, 2012
Mystic, Connecticut
- Interested in converting waste materials to fuel and/or energy?
- Want to save time and money learning how?
- Want to avoid the mistakes others have made and learn how to successfully design a project that works?
- Want to learn how to finance a waste conversion technology project?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you need to be at this
conference and trade show.
If you are interested in being a sponsor Click here, if you are interested in exhibiting Click here. Click here to register. Early Bird Registration is $295 for Gov't and NGOs; Industry $395. Early Bird registration deadline is July 31, 2012. |
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National Biodiesel
Conference & Expo
February 4-7, 2013
The National Biodiesel Board's Annual Conference and Expo will be held February 4-7, 2013 in Las Vegas!
This conference will include:
- Education sessions to help grow your business
- Four full days of access to industry leaders
- Industry insights you won't find anywhere else
The hotel rate at the The Mirage Resort & Casino is $159.
For hotel reservations, click here or call 800-374-9000 and use the early bird reservation code: NBI0EB and the group name National Biodiesel Conference.
Stay tuned - conference registration will be coming soon!
For more information about the
Biodiesel Industry and the latest industry developments click here.
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