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Maine's climate plan focuses on building economy while tackling challenges
December 2, 2020The state's Maine Won't Wait climate action plan, unveiled Tuesday by Gov. Janet Mills, means doubling clean energy jobs and making sure economic growth and climate action align, an approach endorsed Tuesday by John Kerry, President-elect Biden's
December 2, 2020
New president takes the helm at Versant Power
December 1, 2020A 30-year veteran of the utility industry is succeeding Mike Herrin, who had previously announced he would leave the company at the end of 2020.
December 1, 2020
Fishery group pans loss of fishing ground in Mills offshore wind plan
Updated: November 23, 2020Renewable energy solutions shouldn't be developed at the expense of fishermen, seafood providers and fishing communities, says one industry leader. The state last week issued a plan to create a 16-square-mile offshore wind research array in the Gulf
Updated: November 23, 2020
Central Maine Power again ranks worst in US for business customer satisfaction
November 19, 2020For the third year, the state's largest electric utility received the lowest score in a national study of business customers. In related news, the Public Utilities Commission announced lower rates for standard-offer service in 2021.
November 19, 2020
Offshore wind developer solicits Maine participation in supply chain
Updated: November 11, 2020The project is expected to produce more than $125 million in total economic activity and create hundreds of Maine-based jobs during the construction period.
Updated: November 11, 2020
Maine's clean energy boom will help offset COVID's economic toll, report predicts
Updated: November 11, 2020A 43-page policy report, by the Governor’s Energy Office and Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, explores the momentum within Maine’s clean energy economy.
Updated: November 11, 2020
CMP corridor project could begin construction in weeks, after getting Army Corps OK
November 5, 2020The planned 145-mile electricity transmission line through western Maine received a key federal approval after undergoing an environmental review. But opponents say that analysis wasn't stringent enough.
November 5, 2020
Sanford solar development being sold to NY investment group in $300M deal
November 3, 2020As it nears completion, the Sanford Airport Solar Energy Center is being sold as part of a portfolio that includes six other solar electricity generation sites across the country.
November 3, 2020In latest salvo, CMP corridor foes launch a second referendum
Updated: November 2, 2020An earlier citizens referendum might have blocked the proposed $1 billion electricity transmission corridor through western Maine. But the question never made it to this week's ballot. Now a group of opponents is back with another referendum try.
Updated: November 2, 2020Electric co-op will expand connections with $9.5M loan
October 27, 2020The consumer-owned Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative Inc., which serves parts of Aroostook, Penobscot and Washington counties, will use the USDA financing to improve power connections for hundreds of customers.
October 27, 2020
College of the Atlantic is No. 1 green college for fifth year running
October 27, 2020Colby, Bowdoin and Bates also made the top-50 list, which recognizes factors such as regional foods, waste diversion, renewable energy and sustainability-focused academics.
October 27, 2020
Versant Power begins $5M rate relief effort for low-income customers
October 27, 2020Versant Power, formerly Emera Maine, said Monday that it is beginning to distribute $5 million in relief to low-income customers in northern and eastern Maine.
October 27, 2020
Combined heat-and-power may be an energy market with promise in Maine
Updated: October 26, 2020Maine and New England hit several criteria that promise good return on investment. But the market is hampered by lack of awareness, especially among smaller energy consumers.
Updated: October 26, 2020
140-year-old Old Town company names new president, its 8th ever
October 9, 2020The James W. Sewall Co. tapped Charles Nadeau, previously COO and CFO, to succeed George N. Campbell Jr., who has been named chairman of Sewall's parent company in Yarmouth.
October 9, 2020
New bridges in Penobscot County part of Chevron oil discharge cleanup
October 8, 2020A settlement that followed decades of oil discharge from Chevron terminals in Hampden, first discovered in 2006, is aimed at environmental restoration in Penobscot and Hancock counties along the Penobscot River watershed.
October 8, 2020
Maine awarded $2.2M for offshore wind roadmap
October 5, 2020A $2.17 million grant to the Governor's Energy Office in Augusta will be matched with $267,624 in state funds and $112,457 in local funds.
October 5, 2020
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