ClimateWork Maine

In celebration of Earth Day 2026 and this year’s focus on renewable energy and our collective power to drive change, ClimateWork Maine is pleased to announce our 2026 Fall Climate Connection Business Webinar Series: Powering Maine’s Future.

This three-part series, sponsored by Drummond Woodsum, will explore the opportunities, challenges, and innovations shaping Maine’s energy landscape—today and in the years ahead.

Join us this fall for engaging conversations with experts and leaders across the energy sector:

(1) Innovations in Grid Generation, Transmission & Policy:
A look at how Maine’s grid is evolving to meet future energy demands.

(2) The Northern Maine Renewable Energy Transmission Project:
Exploring one of the region’s most significant infrastructure initiatives.

(3) AI & Data Centers in Maine: Technology, Policy, and the Road Ahead:
Understanding the intersection of emerging technology and energy use.

As Maine continues to lead in clean energy innovation, these discussions will highlight how we can responsibly and effectively power our communities while supporting economic growth and sustainability.

All webinars in the series are free and open to the public, making it easy to learn, engage, and be part of the conversation.

Mark your calendars and reserve your spot today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/55587355643

Time to announce our final 2026 Climate Action Award, the Climate Collaborator Award! 🫂

The Climate Collaborator Award honors a nonprofit or community organization that brings people together—building partnerships to advance climate justice, resilience, and a thriving, low‑carbon economy.

This year’s recipient, the Greater Portland Council of Governments, exemplifies that spirit of collaboration. Through its work with dozens of municipalities, GPCOG helps communities across our region plan sustainably, access vital funding, and turn climate goals into local action.

Their focus on engagement, data, and shared learning has created a model for regional climate leadership—one grounded in partnership and practical solutions.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 Climate Action Award winners, and thank you for all of the great work that you do!

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Accepting the award is Sara Mills-Knapp, Director of Sustainability at GPCOG.

Our next Climate Action Award, The Climate Innovation Award, honors visionaries leading the way in sustainable solutions—entrepreneurs and startups turning bold ideas into meaningful climate impact. ⚙️

This year’s recipient, Bluesonde, exemplifies that spirit of innovation. Based here in Maine, Bluesonde is transforming how we monitor and protect our waters with compact, solar‑powered buoys that deliver continuous, real‑time environmental data.

Working alongside researchers, aquaculture operators, and municipalities, Bluesonde is making high‑quality water data more accessible and actionable—supporting climate adaptation, ecosystem protection, and smarter water management across our coasts and communities.

Their work shows that homegrown innovation can help Maine, and the world, build resilience in the face of climate change.



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Photos feature CEO & Co-Founder Andrew Thompson accepting the award.