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Independent audit: Extreme cold, not CMP's billing system, to blame for high bills
Staff 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
Staff December 21, 2018
ReVision Energy launches fund to help nonprofits tap solar energy
Laurie Schreiber December 14, 2018ReVision Energy has started an impact investment fund business, ReVision Solar Impact Partners, to help nonprofits and municipalities acquire cost-effective solar energy.
Laurie Schreiber December 14, 2018
FAME financing to boost restart of Old Town mill, two other projects
James McCarthy December 14, 2018The Finance Authority of Maine approved financing for three projects, including $12 million in tax credits to advance the restart of the closed Old Town mill.
James McCarthy December 14, 2018CMP standard-offer customers electric bills will rise in 2019
Staff December 11, 2018Monthly electric bills for Central Maine Power standard-offer customers, both residential and small-business, will increase an average of 6.7% in 2019 after the Maine Public Utilities Commission set new prices.
Staff December 11, 2018Emera Maine standard-offer customers face price hikes in 2019
Staff December 6, 2018The Maine Public Utilities Commission accepted bids in a competitive solicitation that will increase standard-offer electricity prices for customers of Emera Maine-Bangor Hydro District next year.
Staff December 6, 2018Public advocate critical of CMP's handling of latest billing problem
December 3, 2018Maine Public Advocate Barry Hobbins said Central Maine Power should have consulted his office before making the decision to bill roughly 3,400 new accounts for only one month of service when those accounts had been drawing electricity for months
December 3, 2018
ORPC's Alaska village hydropower project seeks FERC license
James McCarthy November 30, 2018Portland-based ORPC Inc. announced Thursday that it has submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a final pilot license application for the marine renewable energy project it's pursuing in partnership with the remote Alaskan village of
James McCarthy November 30, 2018
Heating oil prices lag behind decline in crude oil prices
Staff November 29, 2018The Governor's Energy Office conducted its weekly heating fuel price survey on Monday and found the current statewide average cash price for No. 2 heating oil was $2.99 per gallon, down 2 cents from last week and the lowest average price since mid-
Staff November 29, 2018
Sportsman's Alliance of Maine withdraws support for CMP transmission project
November 27, 2018The Sportsman's Alliance of Maine is rescinding its support for Central Maine Power Co.'s $950 million New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line transmission project proposed for western Maine.
November 27, 2018
Connecticut Water shareholders approve merger with SJW Group
Staff November 19, 2018Connecticut Water Service Inc. (NASDAQ: CTWS) announced Friday that its shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the company's proposed merger agreement with SJW Group (NYSE: SJW).
Staff November 19, 2018
Shortage of trained electricians sparks launch of ReVision Energy's own training center
Laurie Schreiber November 16, 2018ReVision Energy couldn't find enough licensed electricians, so it launched its own training center. The ReVision Energy Technical Center is training 34 students in Maine and 20 in New Hampshire.
Laurie Schreiber November 16, 2018
ReEnergy shuts down Fort Fairfield biomass plant
Staff November 15, 2018ReEnergy Holdings, a New York-based power company, has closed its biomass-fueled electricity plant in Fort Fairfield. The 37-megawatt facility, which opened in 1987 and employs 21 people, stopped operations on Nov. 11.
Staff November 15, 2018
Maine DEP tells CMP its application for 145-mile power line is incomplete
November 9, 2018Maine Department of Environmental Protection has told CMP it cannot move forward with its evaluation of the$950 million New England Clean Energy Connect project until the utility provides additional information to complete its application.
November 9, 2018Company asks court to overturn ruling on South Portland pipeline law
November 9, 2018Portland Pipe Line Corp. has appealed the federal court decision issued in August preventing it from piping oil south from Canada to its tank farm in South Portland.
November 9, 2018York considers getting rid of overhead utility lines in village district
November 8, 2018With the federal government picking up 80% of the $4 million tab of reconstructing several intersections and streets as part of the York Village revitalization project, town officials are thinking about piggybacking on that project a locally funded
November 8, 2018
Vote on Maine Water Co.'s parent firm's merger set for Nov. 16
Staff November 6, 2018Connecticut Water Service Inc. (NASDAQ: CTWS) announced Monday that the independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.recommends that Connecticut Water shareholders vote "FOR" the transaction with SJW Group (NYSE: SJW),
Staff November 6, 2018
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Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
Small Business Saturday, the annual tradition that encourages shoppers to support local, independent retailers and entrepreneurs, marked its 16th rendition on Nov. 29, with events held across the nation.
Founded by American Express in 2010, the yearly event has become an essential part of the holiday shopping season. The Small Business Administration became the official co-sponsor in 2011.
Last year, shoppers turned out in full force to support their local communities, generating an estimated $22 billion in spending at small retailers and restaurants.
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Groundbreaking Maine
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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