Jeff Marks of ClimateWork Maine

Jeff Marks is ClimateWork Maine’s first Executive Director and has worked for twenty years at the intersection of business, government, and the economy. ClimateWork Maine's Annual Summit digs into one of the most urgent questions facing Maine’s economy: how do we put climate at the forefront while keeping our businesses—and our communities—affordable and resilient? Marks tells E2Tech's Orion Breen how from small businesses on Main Street to growing regional employers, climate dominance is no longer a “nice to have” strategy; it’s the backbone of long-term competitiveness, supply chain stability, and cost control. When you design for lower emissions, you’re also designing for energy savings, risk reduction, and a stronger bottom line. ClimateWork Maine gives voice to entrepreneurs, investors, and operators who are already building climate-smart, cost-conscious business models—and helps others with practical ideas you can apply right away. Whether you’re a small business owner, startup founder, or established leader, join E2Tech at ClimateWork Maine's Annual Summit—this is where Maine’s next chapter in climate and affordability takes shape. For more about E2Tech's podcast: https://www.e2tech.org/post/new-podcast