Electrifying Maine’s Working Waterfront

Host Tom Bell heads out on Casco Bay—at least in spirit—to explore the Heron, the largest electric aquaculture workboat in Maine and maybe the nation. Built through a multi-year collaboration among local innovators, Heron is transforming oyster farming with cleaner, quieter, zero-emission technology that offers a glimpse into the future of Maine’s working waterfront. Tom is joined by Nick Planson of Shred Electric, Willy Leathers of Maine Ocean Farms, and Lia Morris of the Island Institute, to talk about how Heron performs on the water, and why electrification matters for coastal communities, climate goals, and the future of sustainable aquaculture. Video of the Heron