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Energy & Utilities
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PUC wind generation project moving forward in northern Maine
October 31, 2022LS Power Base was chosen as the supplier at a cost of $2.88 billion along with Longroad Energy's King Pine 1,000 MW wind generation project. The net cost of the two projects is a projected $1.8 billion over a 30-year period.
October 31, 2022
Regulator dials 'e' for 'extension' on Maine’s 207 area code
October 27, 2022Maine's utility regulator now says that the state's sole area code won't be exhausted until early 2027, 15 months later than the expected end date.
October 27, 2022
South Portland transforms capped landfill into solar farm
October 26, 2022The 4.7 MW solar farm is projected to offset 63% of South Portland’s municipal load and save taxpayers more than $20 million over the 40-year commercial life of the panels.
October 26, 2022
Maine small businesses, nonprofits set for $7M in electricity relief
October 19, 2022Thousands of Maine small businesses and nonprofits are in line to receive a one-time credit of $2,000 to help defray electricity costs that spiked after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
October 19, 2022
Shelter from the storm: Volunteers repair Washington County homes ahead of cold-weather fixes
Updated: October 17, 2022More than 180 volunteers from southern Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Ohio traveled to Cherryfield and logged 6,142 hours of community service through Maine Seacoast Mission.
Updated: October 17, 2022
Mills fights Versant Power on proposed rate hike
Updated: October 5, 2022A review by the Maine Public Utilities Commission is expected to take nine months.
Updated: October 5, 2022
40 Under 40: Maine's next generation of leaders
October 4, 2022Introducing Michael Adams, Randy Albert, Michelle Anderson, Martin Beavers, John Boyan, Katie Brann, Marpheen Chann and Adam Desrosiers.
October 4, 2022
40 Under 40: Working hard for himself, his family and his employees
Updated: October 3, 2022Adam Derosiers, vice president of electric operations at Central Maine Power Co., credits his background of working with his hands and learning different jobs.
Updated: October 3, 2022
Portland energy consultant acquires Massachusetts competitor
September 20, 2022The companies will work together through 2022 to ensure a smooth transition for clients, who are expected to benefit from expanded access to information and services.
September 20, 2022
Maine Renewable Energy Association director departing after 14 years
September 19, 2022Jeremy Payne is headed to the Cornerstone Government Affairs Group in Augusta. He joins a team that recently added Matt Marks, the former CEO of Associated General Contractors of Maine.
September 19, 2022
Cross-laminated timber demonstration project aims to expand forest market
Updated: September 19, 2022Projects include steam energy from wood biomass and pyrolysis units to produce wood biomass, with the goal of expanding markets for Maine’s forest products.
Updated: September 19, 2022
Northern Maine infrastructure projects awarded $5.5M
August 24, 2022Funding for 11 projects will come from the state Economic and Infrastructure Development Investment Program, a joint grant program through the state and the Northern Border Regional Commission.
August 24, 2022
NY clean energy developer to invest $21M in Millinocket community solar project
Updated: August 23, 2022The 7.5-megawatt array will cover about 20 acres and is expected to serve a subscriber base of 1,100 customers, while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Updated: August 23, 2022
MaineDOT installing solar arrays at three state-owned sites in Augusta
August 18, 2022The arrays will generate enough solar energy to power about 1,000 homes and reduce carbon emissions by up to 2,000 metric tons annually.
August 18, 2022-
Energy boom or bust? As Aroostook waits for new law’s impact, officials see dollar signs
Updated: August 22, 2022Work is underway to boost generation of clean electricity in Aroostook County and direct that energy southward to the New England power grid. But how that process unfolds, and what it might mean for northern Maine, are still unclear.
Updated: August 22, 2022 
Hampden waste-to-energy plant sold for $1.5M to towns' representative
August 16, 2022The Municipal Review Committee hopes to have the facility back online within nine months of securing an operational partner.
August 16, 2022
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