April 3: Environmental & Energy Updates

Special E2Tech Series in April

Because of developments in Washington, E2Tech is planning two special sessions to discuss impacts and actions. They are scheduled for lunchtime on April 10 and April 24. Since the situation is fluid, the actual content won’t be available until April.  You can register for the series by clicking here.

If you are curious about how the tariffs and other developments in Washington are impacting energy pricing in Maine, visit the GEO website for the pricing data that E2Tech collects each week. Surprisingly, since election day, it has not changed much.

Upcoming Events  Green Home + Energy Show April 5 in South Portland—All day The Green Home + Energy Show is the place to find resources for every step of your sustainable home journey—from building to buying to renovating. Come for the expert-led workshops, networking with contractors and good eats; stay for the vibrant community of eco-minded homeowners and professionals. Connect with a variety of home and energy exhibitors all in one place, shop from Maine makers, and test-drive an electric vehicle at the EV Expo. Meet expert landscape designers and native plant specialists at the Sustainable Landscape Expo. Tickets benefit The Ecology School. (Sign up here) 2025 Environmental Conference

April 17 in Portland— All day Learn tools, resources, and strategies for getting to net zeo! Hear from experts in the field, including Dan Burgess, who will be giving information on Maine’s energy plan. (Sign up here) Young Professionals Network Evening

April 30 in Portland-4:00-6:00 PM Join us for an after work evening of networking at Bunker Brewing Co! Now that spring has arrived, we are lookinfg forward to making new connections and meaningful relationships. Food will be provided and drinks are for purchase. While the event is geared towards young professionals, all are welcome and encouraged to attend! (sign up here). 3rd Annual ClimateWork Maine Summit

May 8 in Augusta — All day

This annual summit connects hundreds of industry experts, thought leaders, and passionate individuals like yourself, all committed to finding innovative solutions. It’s a day filled with informative sessions and engaging discussions that focus on actionable climate solutions so you can make a real difference in your community and your business. Whether you are a business owner looking to adopt sustainable practices or an advocate for change in your local area, this summit will equip you with the tools you need to drive climate action effectively. (sign up here).   

Membership Update

Last summer we upgraded our contact management system, including our system for sending out membership invoices. All dues-paying members are now in four cohorts, with each group being invoiced on or around the first of each fiscal quarter.   As yesterday was April 1st, the membership notices for the Spring Cohort will be sent out shortly via email to scores of individual and institutional members.  

We thank all of our partners and members for their financial support, be it dues, a sustainer-level contribution, or a sponsorship of an event or program. We do our best to make sure that each member receives their membership renewal information. Sometimes emails go lost: they to spam, get sent to a former employee’s dead email, etc.  If that happens, we apologize.  

If you have a question about membership - your personal status or that of your employer - or would like to become a member, donor, or sponsor of an event or program, please reach out to us at info@E2Tech.org or 207-800-TECH (8324).