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Maine's solar industry possibilities shine after 2019 law changes
Maureen Milliken December 12, 2019A slew of laws passed in 2019, particularly one that opens net metering up to larger arrays, should mean more solar development across the state as well as more options for communities, businesses and other potential users, experts said today.
Maureen Milliken December 12, 2019
With $600K in grants, 13 Maine businesses will install renewable systems
Staff Updated: December 11, 2019Thirteen rural businesses in Maine, from Limestone to Lubec to Sanford, were selected to receive a total of $606,696 in federal funds for installing renewable energy systems.
Staff Updated: December 11, 2019Regulators set deadline for resolving CMP cases
Staff December 10, 2019The state Public Utilities Commission has given itself a deadline for deciding what to do about two matters the regulators are mulling that involve Central Maine Power.
Staff December 10, 2019
Ecology School’s new Saco campus to be high-performance 'on steroids'
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 5, 2019The Ecology School in Saco has begun constructing campus structures designed to meet what are said to be the world’s most rigorous building performance standards.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 5, 2019
CMP parent agrees to $450K settlement over reliability violations
Staff December 4, 2019The parent corporation of Central Maine Power Co. has agreed to pay a $450,000 fine to dismiss charges CMP and two other subsidiaries violated federal reliability standards for electricity transmission.
Staff December 4, 2019
Mills orders state agencies to join fight against climate change
Renee Cordes Updated: December 2, 2019Gov. Janet Mills has ordered state agencies to "lead by example" in the fight against climate change, while attempting to do the same at her official residence in Augusta.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 2, 2019
CMP scores at the bottom of national business satisfaction survey
Staff November 15, 2019Central Maine Power Co. ranked last in an annual satisfaction study, released Wednesday, that evaluated 87 electric utilities nationwide based on a survey of more than 21,000 business customers.
Staff November 15, 2019Many Maine businesses will get electricity rate break next year
Staff November 14, 2019Businesses and consumers receiving "standard offer" service can expect rate reductions of as much as 23% in 2020.
Staff November 14, 2019
King joins lawmakers urging FCC caution on broadband spectrum rollout
Renee Cordes Updated: November 13, 2019U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, and a bipartisan group of 11 other senators are urging caution by the Federal Communications Commission as it rolls out a broader spectrum of broadband.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 13, 2019
There's an app for that: Tech-enabled heating oil company enters Portland
Staff November 7, 2019The bright orange trucks of Heatable, an oil delivery company based in South Berwick, may stand out a little. But the company, which began service in the Portland area Wednesday, is also unusual for another reason.
Staff November 7, 2019
PUC approves Aqua Ventus wind-power contract
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 6, 2019The state Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to approve a 20-year contract under which Central Maine Power Co. will buy electricity generated at an offshore wind energy site near Monhegan Island.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 6, 2019
ORPC awarded $3.9M to develop innovative hydropower turbines
Staff Updated: November 4, 2019The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding Ocean Renewable Power Co. of Portland a grant of $3.9 million to develop innovative hydropower turbines that fit the specific constraints of rivers.
Staff Updated: November 4, 2019
Anson company fined in Nebraska worker death
Staff November 1, 2019Smith Mountain Investments LLC, which inspects utility poles, faces nearly $19,000 in federal penalties after an employee died from a heat-related illness while working in Nebraska.
Staff November 1, 2019
Collins introduces bill to expand wind energy development
Staff October 29, 2019U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has co-sponsored legislation that could lead to growth of Maine’s burgeoning wind-power industry.
Staff October 29, 2019
Expansion of state EV charging program to 23 Maine towns, cities announced
Maureen Milliken October 28, 2019The state and Efficiency Maine are partnering to install more electric vehicle charging stations as a way to reduce carbon emissions, lower costs for Mainers and boost tourism.
Maureen Milliken October 28, 2019Boothbay region will receive $850K sewer upgrade
Staff October 25, 2019The Boothbay Harbor Sewer District has received $850,000 in federal financing to replace existing sewer lines and increase the system's capacity.
Staff October 25, 2019
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
Maine's cruise ship season is in full swing, running from late September through early November. Thousands of passengers are expected to visit Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport or Rockland.
This week alone, Portland is set to welcome around 16,000 cruise ship passengers.
But as the season ramps up, it's bringing mixed reviews. Some locals brace for the crowds and many business owners say cruise ship visitors don't spend much while in the port. Other business owners argue that, even if cruise ships don't benefit their own coffers, they still benefit the overall economy.
When we asked this question in 2023, Mainebiz respondents, 21% said the visits bring customers and revenue, while only 18% said the visits don't help their business.
More than half of the respondents, 53%, said cruise ships benefit the overall economy,
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