RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
RESTORING THE EARTH
Whether we choose to or not, the Western Foothills will become part of a post-fossil fuel economy faced with the challenges of an increasingly unstable climate. By choosing to embrace this transition now, we will move towards a resilient and ecology-based economy that provides for our perennial needs, celebrates the strengths of our communities, and helps lead the movement for climate justice.
Join the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy to realize the dream of healthy, sustainable communities based on renewable resources and resilient to the climate crisis. Through our diversity and collective knowledge, we can realize our greatest potential as a community and help create a future where all can thrive.
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SIGN ON TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FUNDING
On March 28th, 2025, we received official notice from the EPA that our legally-obligated grant has been terminated “on the grounds that the award no longer effectuates the program goals or agency priorities. The objectives of the award are no longer consistent with EPA funding priorities.” We are exploring all legal avenues available to us to dispute this grant termination. We’re sharing our story with the press, contacting our congressional delegation regularly to push for action, and seeking alternate funding to continue this work. We’ve created a short sign-on letter to demonstrate broad community support for our EPA grant - add your name! We’ll share this letter and signatories with the press, the EPA, and our congressional delegation. Find more details in our April 15th newsletter here.
VISION
Our vision for a stable, sustainable economy is one that is built on a backbone of clean renewable energy and regenerative agricultural practices. It is an economy that functions within the balance of our ecological bank account, perpetually replenished by the energy of the sun. It is an economy where everyone has the chance to participate in the creation of prosperous and resilient communities while restoring the earth for future generations and wild nature.
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EVENTS
We are committed to providing a broad offering of educational, sustainable, and accessible events to the community. Our keystone events include our annual Climate Convergence, the Solar & Electric Vehicle Expo, and smaller events like educational talks, workshops, and movie showings. Follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter for updates!
PROJECTS
CEBE's projects demonstrate ecological solutions to ongoing needs and range in scale. Our Edible Main Street and Community BikeShare programs have become staples of downtown Norway. Our Community Solar projects and Western Maine EV Charging Network aim for a greater regional impact. We strive to implement projects that respond to community needs and have volunteer support.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are essential to CEBE's work. From participation in our working groups (food, shelter, energy, transport, and education) to joining our board of stewards, or simply pitching in for community events, volunteering is a great way to support CEBE and feel the hope that comes in taking action. If you're looking for community service hours for graduation, interested in getting out into the community, or looking to delve deeply into climate action, we have a place for you!
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