{"id":6,"date":"2022-04-04T11:00:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T15:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.umaine.edu\/umec\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-01-05T16:55:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T21:55:42","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id6_b47a43-34{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:50px;}.kb-row-layout-id6_b47a43-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id6_b47a43-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id6_b47a43-34 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id6_b47a43-34{background-image:linear-gradient(60deg,rgb(8,46,88) 47%,rgb(65,118,161) 93%);}.kb-row-layout-id6_b47a43-34 > 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767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_556908-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_556908-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_556908-25\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading6_556908-25 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_556908-25\">A <strong>once in a generation opportunity to better meet the energy needs of the UMaine campus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_0f8d67-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_0f8d67-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_0f8d67-8c\"]{padding-right:135px;padding-left:135px;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:20px;line-height:32px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_0f8d67-8c mark.kt-highlight, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_0f8d67-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_0f8d67-8c\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading6_0f8d67-8c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_0f8d67-8c\" data-aos-duration=\"1200\" data-aos-once=\"true\"><em>A central steam plant addition that utilizes renewable fuels is also a critical hurdle towards achieving our carbon commitment.  <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/100918_RL_DJI_0108_cropped_small.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial photo of the Stillwater River and the University of Maine steam plant\" class=\"wp-image-18\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/100918_RL_DJI_0108_cropped_small.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/100918_RL_DJI_0108_cropped_small-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/100918_RL_DJI_0108_cropped_small-1024x466.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/100918_RL_DJI_0108_cropped_small-768x349.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/100918_RL_DJI_0108_cropped_small-1536x699.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/100918_RL_DJI_0108_cropped_small-105x48.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/100918_RL_DJI_0108_cropped_small-317x144.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/100918_RL_DJI_0108_cropped_small-423x192.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/100918_RL_DJI_0108_cropped_small-634x288.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/100918_RL_DJI_0108_cropped_small-846x385.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/100918_RL_DJI_0108_cropped_small-951x433.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/100918_RL_DJI_0108_cropped_small-1268x577.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The UMaine Central Steam Plant located on the banks of the Stillwater River.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6_fbecf3-0a .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6_fbecf3-0a 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>UMaine\u2019s existing Central Steam Plant, built in 1906, is mission critical to the state\u2019s largest public university and Maine\u2019s R1 research university, providing essential heating service to 90% of the Orono campus in support of teaching, research, and public service. The UMaine Energy Center (UMEC) Project is an addition to the Central Steam Plant, which addresses the capital renewal of infrastructure that is at or past its useful life. This project is the cornerstone of the University\u2019s Climate Action Plan, and commences significant supply-side investments that will ensure UMaine operates reliably, efficiently, and effectively for the next half century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project is expected to have 100% renewable energy capacity, including renewable liquid and gas fuels. UMEC will allow UMaine to achieve its GHG emissions reduction goals .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Central Steam Plant (CSP) currently consumes in excess of 450,000 million btu (MMBtu) per year. Peak heating operations require the use of Boiler #8 and Boiler #7 to meet the campus steam demand. A third boiler (either #5 or #6) is also kept in hot standby during peak season in case one of the lead boilers trips offline. The steam distribution system serves approximately 90 campus buildings through 4.7 miles of steam distribution\/condensate pipe, and 119 steam pits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UMaine\u2019s two electrical substations serve approximately 98% of the annual campus electrical demand via 12.8 miles of (mostly) buried electric cable, and 70 electric pits. Significant campus electrical distribution upgrades must be completed to ensure the campus 4,160v distribution system is safe, reliable, and has capacity for decades of expected campus growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6_5bbfca-bd .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6_5bbfca-bd .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6_5bbfca-bd\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id6_4a926c-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id6_4a926c-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id6_4a926c-55 > 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.kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:0px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:0px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:0px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:0px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay6_77df04-45 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:1024px;}.kt-img-overlay6_77df04-45 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:0px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:0px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:0px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:0px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay6_77df04-45 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-zoomin\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/UMaine-Campus-Satellite-View-3c-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"UMaine Campus, Satellite View\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" class=\"kt-img-overlay wp-image-29\" 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https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/UMaine-Campus-Satellite-View-3c-634x412.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/UMaine-Campus-Satellite-View-3c-846x550.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/UMaine-Campus-Satellite-View-3c-951x619.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/umec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2022\/04\/UMaine-Campus-Satellite-View-3c-1268x825.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-center kt-over-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;text-align:center;font-size:26px;line-height:38px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:capitalize;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link6_11d7cc-3c{text-decoration:none;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c\"]{padding-right:20px;padding-left:20px;}}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/marketingandcommunications\/news\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link6_11d7cc-3c hls-none\"><p class=\"kt-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_11d7cc-3c\">UMaine Satellite View<\/p><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id6_04df48-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id6_04df48-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id6_04df48-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id6_04df48-3b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id6_04df48-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id6_04df48-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);padding-right:25px;padding-left:23px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id6_04df48-3b alignnone um-UMBHIcon2ColumnList wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column6_7f9e74-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6_7f9e74-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6_7f9e74-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6_7f9e74-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6_7f9e74-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6_7f9e74-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6_7f9e74-e2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6_7f9e74-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column6_7f9e74-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6_7f9e74-e2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_90b7fc-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_90b7fc-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_90b7fc-4f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_90b7fc-4f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_90b7fc-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_90b7fc-4f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_90b7fc-4f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_90b7fc-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_90b7fc-4f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6_90b7fc-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_90b7fc-4f\">UMaine&#8217;s Energy History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1890 \u2013 First central heat \u201cPower House\u201d built (located between Alumni Hall and Lord Hall)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1906 \u2013 Steam plant built (in current location, along the Stillwater River) for two small steam boilers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1920 \u2013 Power House demolished<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1931 \u2013 West Steam plant expanded for larger boilers: #1 &amp; #2 (coal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1931 \u2013 Brick stack constructed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1947 \u2013 Steam plant expanded for boilers #3 &amp; #4 (#6 fuel oil)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1950 \u2013 West electrical substation installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1958 \u2013 Steam plant boiler #5 installed (#6 fuel oil \u2013 64,000 lb\/hr)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1961 \u2013 Steam plant boiler #6 installed (#6 fuel oil \u2013 64,000 lb\/hr)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1963 \u2013 West electrical substation upgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1966 \u2013 Steam plant boiler #7 installed (#6 fuel oil \u2013 64,000 lb\/hr)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1966 \u2013 East electrical substation installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1989 \u2013 East substation switchgear upgraded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1995 \u2013 Steel stack added<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2001 \u2013 Boiler #7 converted to use natural gas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2009 \u2013 600 kW backpressure steam turbine generator installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2012 \u2013 Steam plant boiler #8 installed (Natural Gas \u2013 60,000 lb\/hr)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2016 \u2013 Public solicitation for new UMaine central plant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column6_441c42-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6_441c42-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6_441c42-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6_441c42-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6_441c42-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6_441c42-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6_441c42-6b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6_441c42-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column6_441c42-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6_441c42-6b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_dd1a7d-94, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_dd1a7d-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_dd1a7d-94\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_dd1a7d-94 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_dd1a7d-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_dd1a7d-94\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_dd1a7d-94 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_dd1a7d-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_dd1a7d-94\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading6_dd1a7d-94 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_dd1a7d-94\">UMEC Collective Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once in a generation infrastructure renewal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The conceived Project substantially achieves the University\u2019s goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Project would minimize the University\u2019s dependence on fossil fuels and exposure to volatile market prices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides favorable pricing of fuel from local and diverse supply resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improvements would provide renewal and reinforcement of critical energy infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planned asset redundancy and fuel flexibility will ensure service continuity and operational resilience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuel-switching capability will provide a mitigation strategy against potential fuel price volatility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Project further demonstrates the University\u2019s commitment to stewardship of the environment, and builds upon the tremendous progress underway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhibits the University\u2019s leadership locally and nationally by pursuing and developing opportunities that secure a future of social, environmental, and financial sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6_56e4e0-49 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6_56e4e0-49 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6_56e4e0-49\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_244e68-88, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_244e68-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_244e68-88\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_244e68-88 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_244e68-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6_244e68-88\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6_244e68-88 img.kb-inline-image, 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