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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 13 A U G U S T 2 4 , 2 0 2 6 F O C U S G R E AT E R B A N G O R / N O R T H E R N M A I N E Lower Your Energy Costs with Efficiency Upgrades Efficiency Maine rebates help Maine businesses make the switch to high-efficiency systems. Rebate-eligible energy efficiency solutions can help Maine businesses, non-profits, multifamily and mixed-use buildings, schools, and municipalities reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and increase long-term energy savings. Solutions include qualifying heat pumps for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; biomass heating systems; water heating; compressed air system components; refrigeration equipment; lighting retrofits; and more. Learn more about Efficiency Maine's rebates for the commercial and industrial sectors at efficiencymaine.com/at-work. Scan the QR code to access the link. Bangor I NC OR POR ATED I N 1 8 3 4 Nickname: Queen City Population: 32,518 Points of interest: Maine Discovery Museum, Bangor Historical Society, Paul Bunyan statue Fun fact: Home of novelist Stephen King Brewer I NC OR POR ATED I N 1 8 1 2 (FOR M ER LY PAR T OF OR R I NGTON) Population: 9,636 Points of interest: David Sargeant House, scenic Brewer River Walk Fun fact: Brewer was a hub of brickmaking in the 19 th century. Orono I NC OR POR ATED I N 1 8 0 6 Home of the University of Maine flagship campus Population: 12,421 Points of interest: Orono Bog Boardwalk, Versant Astronomy Center Fun fact: The town was named for Joseph Orono, a prominent Penobscot Chief from approximately 1760 until his death in 1801. Bangor, Brewer and Orono form a hub in Penobscot County, with a combined population of more than 54,000 of the county's nearly 158,000 residents. From a history that includes logging and forestry, its economy is now comprised of a mix of industries, including higher education, financial services and manufacturing, among others. It is part of Maine's 2nd Congressional district. S O U R C E : Mainebiz research, U.S. Census estimates from July 2025 F I L E P H O T O F I L E P H O T O C O U R T E S Y / U N I V E R S I T Y O F M A I N E