Tag: biomass
UMFK Looks to Cut Ties with Foreign Oil
Up in the Valley, the University of Maine at Fort Kent celebrated its ongoing effort to cut ties with foreign oil. News Source 8s Gina DiPietro explains how it’s possible.
The Business of Biomass: Part Two
Tonight we continue with our a special three-part series called The Business of Biomass. Last week we learned what biomass is and how it can help lower heating costs, while improving the local economy. Tonight in Part 2, Gina DiPietro takes a closer look at how the technology behind biomass has changed and how it [...]
The Business of Biomass: Part One
As the cost of oil continues to go up, many folks are looking to alternative energy options for their heating needs. And because of that.. tonight we begin a special three-part series called The Business of Biomass. News Source 8 reporter Gina DiPietro will take an in-depth look at biomass, including how it can reduce [...]
Gas Prices Spike, Folks FOCUS on Renewable Energy
With gas prices topping four dollars a gallon, it’s no wonder people are looking to alternative energy sources. News Source 8 reporter Gina DiPietro takes us to one such forum held Wednesday at Northern Maine Community College.
