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Fiberight $70M waste-to-energy plant finally ramping up
February 20, 2019After a year-long delay, commissioning of the Fiberight single-stream recyclables and municipal solid waste processing facility in Hampden is on track to start by April and ramp up through May and June.
February 20, 2019
Mills lifts wind turbine moratorium
February 15, 2019Gov. Janet Mills Thursday signed an executive order ending a year-old moratorium on wind turbine permits.
February 15, 2019
PUC threatens sanctions if CMP fails to resolve customer service problems
February 7, 2019Maine Public Utilities Commission warned Central Maine Power Co. Wednesday it could face a $500,000 fine and other sanctions if the AVANGRID-owned utility did not immediately address ongoing customer service problems.
February 7, 2019
ReVision Energy merger expands its reach in N.H. and Vermont
February 5, 2019ReVision Energy announced Monday it plans to merge with Energy Emporium of Enfield, N.H.
February 5, 2019
Settlement conference scheduled for CMP’s $950M transmission project
February 4, 2019The Maine Public Utilities Commission has scheduled a “settlement conference” for Tuesday on Central Maine Power Co.'s $950 million transmission line project through western Maine to deliver hydro-power from Canada to electricity customers in
February 4, 2019
Report: Maine heating fuel industry contributes $440 million in earnings
January 31, 2019A report on the economic contribution of the state's heating oil and propane industry released this week says that it accounts for 9,500 jobs, both directly and indirectly, and $440 million in earnings in Maine.
January 31, 2019
Bill proposes to roll back ‘gross metering’ rule impacting residential solar users
January 29, 2019The Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing today on LD 91, a bill to eliminate the “gross metering” rule enacted under Gov. Paul LePage that solar power advocates say is stifling the growth of the
January 29, 2019
Saviello requests PUC amend NECEC schedule to consider alternatives
January 28, 2019Former state Sen. Tom Saviello has filed a motion with the Maine Public Utilities Commission asking that it amend its schedule for ruling on Central Maine Power's New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line until it addresses a requirement of
January 28, 2019
Maine Water Co. voluntarily withdraws merger-related application with PUC
January 23, 2019Maine Water Co. voluntarily is withdrawing its application before the Maine Public Utilities Commission relating to the stalled merger transaction between its parent company, Connecticut Water Service Inc., and SJW Group.
January 23, 2019
Maine Water reassures furloughed federal employees unable to pay their water bills
January 16, 2019With the partial federal shutdown now in its 26th day, Maine Water Co. announced Tuesday it would maintain water service for customers who are furloughed federal employees until their paychecks start flowing again.
January 16, 2019
Warm December a factor in declining heating fuel prices
January 11, 2019Statewide average cash prices for No. 2 heating oil, kerosene and propane all dropped this week, according to the latest report from the Governor's Energy Office.
January 11, 2019
Maine Water’s parent, SJW Group withdraw merger application in Conn.
January 10, 2019Connecticut Water Service Inc., parent company of Maine Water Co., and California's SJW Group on Wednesday withdrew their application to state regulators in Connecticut to combine in a proposed $1.1 billion deal.
January 10, 2019
Law: Energy sector offers opportunities to bolster Maine's economy
January 7, 2019Patrick Scully, managing partner at Bernstein Shur, says “far more positive” conditions in the energy sector could help boost Maine's economy in 2019.
January 7, 2019
PUC delays review of merger involving Maine Water Co.’s parent
January 2, 2019Maine Public Utilities Commission has halted its review of SJW Group's proposed $1.1 billion merger with the parent company of Maine Water Co., pending a key regulatory decision in Connecticut over whether the purchase of Connecticut Water Service
January 2, 2019CMP asks PUC to dismiss Jackman residents' complaint
December 28, 2018Central Maine Power has asked the Maine Public Utilities Commission to dismiss a complaint filed by 10 of its customers in the Jackman area, saying their allegations of unreliable service are without merit.
December 28, 2018
Independent audit: Extreme cold, not CMP's billing system, to blame for high bills
December 21, 2018An independent audit of Central Maine Power's metering and billing systems concludes that the large number of complaints regarding high bills and billing errors reported by CMP customers last winter are not due to the utility's meters or a new
December 21, 2018
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