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EPA says CMP permit application with Army Corps of Engineers is ‘incomplete’
James McCarthy May 6, 2019The federal Environmental Protection Agency says Central Maine Power’s permit application now being reviewed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for its controversial New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line project is incomplete and needs
James McCarthy May 6, 2019
With Pika Energy deal, Wisconsin company strengthens position in home energy marketplace
James McCarthy April 30, 2019Westbrook-based Pika Energy Inc., a manufacturer of innovative battery storage technologies, has been acquired by Generac Holdings Inc., a Wisconsin designer and manufacturer of a wide range of power generation equipment and other power products
James McCarthy April 30, 2019
Federal government designates eight alternative fuel corridors in Maine
James McCarthy April 29, 2019The Federal Highway Administration has designated eight major road corridors in Maine for alternative fuel vehicles as part of an effort to build out a statewide network of fast chargers. Using Maine’s settlement funds, Efficiency Maine, the quasi-
James McCarthy April 29, 2019
Marty Grohman takes reins as E2Tech’s new executive director
James McCarthy April 24, 2019The Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine has hired entrepreneur and former state Rep. Marty Grohman of Biddeford as its executive director.
James McCarthy April 24, 2019
In the past 25 years, renewable energy in Maine moved into the mainstream
James McCarthy Updated: April 29, 2019The energy mix of Maine’s power supply has undergone a substantial shift since 1994, when 33% of the state’s net electricity generation came from the Maine Yankee nuclear power station in Wiscasset and another 20% from petroleum-fueled generation.
James McCarthy Updated: April 29, 2019
Maine AFL-CIO endorses state ‘Green New Deal’ bill
James McCarthy April 22, 2019A bill that seeks to establish a “Green New Deal for Maine” has been endorsed by the Maine AFL-CIO, a statewide federation of 160 local unions representing 40,000 workers.
James McCarthy April 22, 2019
ReEnergy, local officials collaborate to redevelop Fort Fairfield property
Laurie Schreiber April 18, 2019ReEnergy Biomass Operations is working with the town of Fort Fairfield and Aroostook Partnership to pursue redevelopment opportunities for the now-unused ReEnergy Fort Fairfield parcel on Cheney Grove Road.
Laurie Schreiber April 18, 2019-
CMP’s $950M transmission project achieves one milestone, but other hurdles remain
Staff April 12, 2019Central Maine Power received a critical “certificate of public convenience and necessity” from the Maine Public Utilities Commission on Thursday for its $950 million New England Clean Energy Connect transmission project in western Maine.
Staff April 12, 2019 
Maine Water's parent files new application for merger approval in Connecticut
James McCarthy April 4, 2019Connecticut Water Service Inc., parent company of Maine Water Co., filed a new application Wednesday with the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for approval of its merger with SJW Group.
James McCarthy April 4, 2019
Cianbro acquires Connecticut construction firm, expands Mid-Atlantic footprint
Staff April 2, 2019Cianbro announced today its acquisition of A/Z Corp., a Connecticut-based engineering-construction firm providing diverse industry services including design, construction, maintenance, and energy management, with a focus on technology-oriented
Staff April 2, 2019-
Opposition turns to Legislature as CMP's $950M transmission project enters a week of hearings
James McCarthy April 1, 2019Central Maine Power's controversial $950 million New England Clean Energy Connect project begins joint public hearings this week before the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and Maine Land Use Planning Commission. Meanwhile, at least two
James McCarthy April 1, 2019 
Lawmaker skeptical Emera Maine's proposed $1.3B sale will benefit ratepayers
James Mccarthy March 26, 2019State Rep.
James Mccarthy March 26, 2019
Emera Maine to be sold to Calgary-based energy company for $1.3B
Staff March 25, 2019Halifax-based Emera Inc. announced today it has agreed to sell its interest in Emera Maine to ENMAX Corp. for $1.3 billion in U.S. currency.
Staff March 25, 2019
PUC revises deadlines in CMP's $950M hydropower transmission case
Staff March 18, 2019The deadline for the Examiner's Report on the 17-month review is March 28; April 8 as the deadline for exceptions and comments to be filed in response.
Staff March 18, 2019
CMP, On Target pole donations help KVCC lineworker program
Staff March 15, 2019Central Maine Power and On Target Utility Services donated 27 utility poles to the community college's Hinckley campus, a needed element for the vital program, both the businesses and college said.
Staff March 15, 2019
Three acquisitions expand Diversified Communications' renewable energy footprint
Staff March 12, 2019Portland-based Diversified Communications has acquired three North American events that will expand its footprint in the renewable energy industry.
Staff March 12, 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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