Maine to explore electrifying ports in bid to cut pollution from cruise and cargo ships

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • November 18, 2024

With more than 100 ships docking in Portland last year, Maine is looking to cut pollution from diesel fumes by electrifying the downtown port and others in the state. Powering as many as three ships in Portland alone could require the same amount of energy it would take to light up to 25,000 homes. To figure out the details, Maine is launching a $1 million study to determine the scope and cost of electrifying ports in Eastport, Portland, Searsport and Rockland.