RENEWABLE FUELS

Reducing the State’s dependence on fossil fuels and transitioning to a more diverse portfolio of renewable fuels.

What are renewable fuels?

Renewable fuels are made from renewable resources, also known as clean or alternative fuels. Renewable fuels can be produced from trees, woody plant parts, straw, manure, vegetable oils, and animal fats. These fuels aren’t just creating energy — they’re creating jobs, too.

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Why Maine needs renewable fuels

Renewable fuels aren’t just good for the environment — they’re good for Maine’s economy. Maine currently spends over $4B annually on imported fossil fuels. That’s changing. Renewable fuel projects are creating jobs in Maine’s rural communities, reducing emissions, and lowering heating and operating costs.

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Abundant natural resources

Maine’s forests cover 89% of the State and already support a forest industry with at least an $8 billion direct economic impact. With expansive natural resources, Maine is ready to meet the fuel demands of the clean energy future.

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There’s plenty of work to do

Maine’s renewable fuels future needs everyone from engineers and scientists to foresters and natural resource managers. The majority of clean energy workers get health insurance benefits from their employers, and many receive retirement benefits. With employment in Maine’s renewable fuels sector growing more than 20 percent in recent years, this expanding field offers a world of opportunity for workers looking to build a sustainable future in the State.  

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Clean energy employer highlight

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Founded in 2006, Maine Standard Biofuels (MSB) is a renewable energy company that manufactures and distributes premium biodiesel. They collect used cooking grease from over 900 restaurants from Bar Harbor to Connecticut and recycle it into high quality biodiesel blends for transportation and heating fuel. Find careers with employers like Maine Standard Biofuels today!

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Careers in clean energy generation

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Renewable fuels by the numbers

900+

jobs and counting

150+

business locations

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