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Energy & Utilities

  • PUC won't decide CMP's $950M transmission line project until March

    Staff November 5, 2018

    The three-member Maine Public Utilities Commission issued an order on Friday that extends its review of Central Maine Power's $950 million New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line project into next year.

    Staff November 5, 2018
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    $40M LIHEAP funding to help Maine’s low-income families stay warm

    Staff October 30, 2018

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will release $39.8 million in funding to Maine through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The funding includes $1.45 million for tribal governments.

    Staff October 30, 2018

  • Brunswick energy technician training center expands

    Staff October 29, 2018

    An increase in the need for trained professionals in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration field has prompted the expansion of the Maine Energy Marketers Technical Education Center on Greenwood Road in Brunswick.

    Staff October 29, 2018

  • PUC cancels next week's hearings over CMP's transmission project

    Staff October 26, 2018

    The three-member Maine Public Utilities Commission issued a procedural order today granting an intervenor's request that several hearings scheduled next week for Central Maine Power's $950 milion New England Clean Energy Connect project be

    Staff October 26, 2018

  • New study stokes the debate over oil heat versus wood

    Staff October 24, 2018

    A report by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry claims more than 100 major buildings in Maine have made the conversion.

    Staff October 24, 2018

  • CMP nixes overhead crossing of scenic Kennebec Gorge in bid to win over critics

    Staff October 19, 2018

    In a bid to address concerns of state environmental regulators, host communities and other stakeholders, Central Maine Power plans to avoid an aerial crossing over the scenic Kennebec Gorge as part of its $950 million New England Clean Energy

    Staff October 19, 2018

  • Opponents and advocates make their final arguments on CMP's New England Clean Energy Connect

    Staff October 18, 2018

    Maine Public Utilities Commission held its final public witness hearing Wednesday on Central Maine Power Co.'s $950 million New England Clean Energy Connect project, at which opponents outnumbered supporters of the 145-mile transmission project to

    Staff October 18, 2018

  • Heating fuel prices projected to keep going up

    Staff October 17, 2018

    With the heating season just beginning, the latest statewide survey by the Governor's Energy Office shows that current average heating fuel prices are 5% to 15% more expensive than they were for the 2017-18 heating season.

    Staff October 17, 2018

  • CMP storm recovery winding down, full service expected today

    Staff October 17, 2018

    Crews from AVANGRID affiliate companies in Connecticut and New York are helping Central Maine Power Co. to restore power to remaining customers who lost service when strong winds came through Maine early Tuesday.

    Staff October 17, 2018

  • CMP proposes using federal tax savings to keep its rates stable

    Staff October 16, 2018

    Central Maine Power, a subsidiary of AVANGRID Inc. (NYSE: AGR), filed a rate proposal Monday with the Maine Public Utilities Commission that would use savings from changes in federal tax laws to keep its distribution prices stable.

    Staff October 16, 2018

  • Extensive sewer and water line work disrupts downtown Bangor

    October 15, 2018

    Work to replace Civil War-era sewer, water and storm water pipes that has been disrupting the commercial area of downtown Bangor is nearing completion.

    October 15, 2018

  • Mechanics Hall will be lit up in passivehaus Maine display

    Maureen Milliken October 4, 2018

    Mechanics Hall at 519 Congress St. in Portland will be lit up Friday night with slides showing where the granite building loses heat. It's part of an educational effort by passivhaus Maine to show how passive house construction makes buildings

    Maureen Milliken October 4, 2018

  • Heating oil prices spike, topping $3 in northern Maine

    Staff October 3, 2018

    The statewide average cash price for No. 2 heating oil is $2.88 per gallon, according to the weekly heating fuel price survey conducted by the Governor's Energy Office on Monday. Northern Maine had the highest cash price of the five regions surveyed

    Staff October 3, 2018

  • Coalition unveils blueprint for Maine's energy future

    Renee Cordes September 27, 2018

    A group of 20 Maine businesses, nonprofits and associations representing a broad mix of sectors and interests on Wednesday unveiled six guiding principles they say the state should follow to secure a clean, competitive and sustainable energy future.

    Renee Cordes September 27, 2018

  • Rural counties will receive energy grants from USDA

    Staff September 24, 2018

    U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King announced that nine rural Maine businesses received a total of $431,725 in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America Program.

    Staff September 24, 2018

  • McGrath steps down as head of governor's energy office

    September 14, 2018

    Steven McGrath, has stepped down as head of the governor's energy office after a year at the helm, Gov. Paul R. LePage announced on Thursday. The deputy director will succeed him.

    September 14, 2018

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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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