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Energy & Utilities

  • USDA program aids three Maine wood pellet cos.

    July 30, 2012

    Three Maine wood pellet companies are among 125 biofuel producers nationwide receiving payments under a U.S.

    July 30, 2012

  • Electricity prices to rise for some businesses

    July 26, 2012

    Standard-offer prices are set to rise for medium and large commercial and industrial customers of Central Maine Power Co. and Bangor Hydro Electric Co.

    July 26, 2012

  • PUC to delve into smart-meter safety

    July 25, 2012

    The Maine Public Utilities Commission voted yesterday to investigate whether smart meters installed by Central Maine Power Co. pose a safety or health hazard to the public.

    July 25, 2012

  • A Belfast manufacturer rehabs a former BNAS building to test high-efficiency technology

    Matt Dodge July 23, 2012

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    Matt Dodge July 23, 2012

  • Conn. utility to buy Biddeford and Saco Water Co.

    July 19, 2012

    Utility Connecticut Water Service Inc. has agreed to buy Biddeford and Saco Water Co. for an undisclosed amount.

    July 19, 2012

  • Companies face millions in FERC fines

    July 19, 2012

    The Federal Energy Regulation Commission has proposed hefty penalties against Richard Silkman, managing partner of Competitive Energy Services in Portland, and Lincoln Paper & Tissue Co. for allegedly manipulating energy markets.

    July 19, 2012

  • Court: PUC erred in smart-meter decision

    July 13, 2012

    The state's utilities regulators failed to ensure the delivery of safe and reasonable utility services in approving Central Maine Power Co's plan to install smart meters, according to a decision released yesterday by the Maine Supreme Judicial Cou

    July 13, 2012

  • Portland co. unveils solar-powered charging station for electric cars

    July 10, 2012

    Portland-based ReVision Energy has installed what it says is the region's first solar-powered electric vehicle charging station at its workshop on Presumpscot Street. The station is free and open to the public.

    July 10, 2012

  • Losing gas project co. files complaint

    July 6, 2012

    The losing bidder in a state project to supply natural gas in the Augusta area has filed a complaint with Maine's Bureau of General Services.

    July 6, 2012

  • Loring pipeline rights bought by natural gas co.

    July 5, 2012

    Gas Natural Inc., the Montana-based parent company of Bangor Natural Gas, has bought the rights to a 200-mile gas pipeline from Limestone to Searsport.

    July 5, 2012

  • Verrill Dana law group to focus on high-seas issues

    Matt Dodge July 3, 2012

    Portland law firm Verrill Dana has formed a new practice group focused on maritime law and technology as the firm attempts to capitalize on some emerging legal issues specific to the high seas.

    Matt Dodge July 3, 2012

  • Biddeford, Casella reach deal on MERC

    June 29, 2012

    Biddeford officials have advanced a deal to buy the Maine Energy Recovery Co. trash incinerator for $6.6 million, with plans to halt its operations and demolish it by next year.

    June 29, 2012

  • Power delivery rates on the rise

    June 29, 2012

    Electricity prices will rise for Central Maine Power Co. and Bangor Hydro Electric Co. customers because of increases in electricity delivery rates. The Maine Public Utilities Commission has approved the new rates, effective July 1.

    June 29, 2012

  • State's gas proposal pick sparks appeal

    June 28, 2012

    The owner of Kennebec Valley Gas Co. said the state's recent decision to pick a competitor to build and distribute natural gas for state buildings in Augusta could jeopardize the future of its natural gas project.

    June 28, 2012

  • New York co. buys shuttered Greenville biomass plant

    June 27, 2012

    New York-based Patriot Energy Services LLC has signed a contract to purchase the Greenville Steam Co. biomass plant in Greenville, with plans to recall more than 22 employees.

    June 27, 2012

  • Wind industry group wins award

    June 26, 2012

    Portland-based Maine Wind Industry Initiative, an organization that provides wind energy development services, last week received recognition for its public and industry educational efforts.

    June 26, 2012

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The federal government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 over a budget stalemate. The standoff in Washington comes on top of changing policies on tariffs and trade.

The shutdown curtailed the release of monthly reports on the country's trade balance, consumer prices, retail sales and producer price. In Maine, much of the Acadia National Park staff was put on furlough, though roads and campgrounds were still accessible. 

The last shutdown stretched over 35 days from Dec. 22, 2018, to Jan. 25, 2019.

A shutdown of less than two weeks is "unlikely to have a material impact on the economy or household finances," the president of a Maine credit union told Mainebiz last week.

But there's growing anxiety over how a protracted shutdown would affect the economy.

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