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Energy & Utilities

  • Maine Aqua Ventus awaits PUC decision as offshore wind takes off elsewhere

    James McCarthy June 6, 2018

    The emerging offshore wind industry along the East Coast is picking up momentum, with Massachusetts regulators two weeks ago selecting Vineyard Wind, which is backed by Avangrid Renewables and its partner Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to

    James McCarthy June 6, 2018
  • ‘Smart City’ projects come online in Portland

    Staff June 6, 2018

    Portland city officials reported this week on the progress in its new LED streetlight project and the implementation of several “smart city” projects that utilize innovation and technology to streamline and enhance city services.

    Staff June 6, 2018
  • Market likes WEX fleet-card deal with Shell

    Staff June 4, 2018

    WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX) announced today a big win for its fleet card division, reporting that it has entered into an agreement with Equilon Enterprises LLC, dba Shell Oil Products US and Shell Canada Products, to issue and operate Shell's full

    Staff June 4, 2018
  • Hancock County will consider zoning change to accommodate solar farm

    June 1, 2018

    Energy development company Next Phase Energy Services LLC has submitted a petition to the Land Use Planning Commission to change the zoning of a Hancock County property in order to establish a 100-megawatt solar farm.

    June 1, 2018
  • Connecticut Water's merger with SJW Group takes a new twist

    James McCarthy May 31, 2018

    Connecticut Water Service Inc., parent company of Maine Water Co., announced a new twist in its merger agreement with California-based SJW Group (NYSE: SJW), stating that terms of the agreement have been amended to allow it to solicit proposals from

    James McCarthy May 31, 2018
  • ReVision Energy to consolidate in newly purchased South Portland building

    Laurie Schreiber May 25, 2018

    The solar energy installer ReVision Energy has purchased a 26,924-square-foot building, at 758 Westbrook St. in South Portland, to consolidate its operations and relocate its regional headquarters.

    Laurie Schreiber May 25, 2018
  • E2Tech interim leader steps up to become permanent executive director

    Staff May 24, 2018

    The Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine, better known as E2Tech, has promoted a new executive director from within. Melissa Winne, a policy and legislative specialist who has been with E2Tech for three years, will lead the

    Staff May 24, 2018
  • Customers voice opposition to Emera's rate increase request

    Staff May 16, 2018

    Maine Public Utilities Commission public hearings on Emera Maine's latest distribution rate increase request drew widespread opposition from the utility's customers.

    Staff May 16, 2018
  • NextEra Energy moves forward on first of four large Maine solar farms

    Maureen Milliken May 8, 2018

    When NextEra Energy's planned 20 megawatt solar project in Fairfield received Maine Department of Environmental Protection approval in last month, it was the first of several large-scale projects planned for Maine.

    Maureen Milliken May 8, 2018
  • Maine Water Co.'s parent firm seeks PUC approval of its merger

    James McCarthy May 8, 2018

    Connecticut Water Service Inc. (NASDAQ: CTWS), parent company of Maine Water Co., and SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) filed an application with the Maine Public Utilities Commission on Friday seeking approval of the “merger of equals” in a transaction that's

    James McCarthy May 8, 2018
  • Fewer than 300 CMP, Emera Maine customers remain without power

    Staff May 7, 2018

    Central Maine Power Co. and Emera Maine reported that fewer than 300 customers between them remained without service late Monday morning following high winds and thunderstorms on Saturday that knocked out power for more than 50,000 customers.

    Staff May 7, 2018
  • AVANGRID sells its natural gas unit

    Staff May 4, 2018

    AVANGRID, parent company of Central Maine Power Co., sold its natural gas-storage unit.

    Staff May 4, 2018
  • Bidding war erupts for Maine Water Co.'s parent firm

    James McCarthy April 30, 2018

    Connecticut Water Service Inc., parent company of Maine Water Co., is fighting off Eversource Energy's $750 million bid to derail its proposed merger with California-based SJW Group.

    James McCarthy April 30, 2018
  • Cumberland eyes $1.1M municipal solar array at its landfill

    April 25, 2018

    The town of Cumberland plans to work with ReVision Energy on the potential installation of a municipal solar array on top of capped landfill on Drowne Road.

    April 25, 2018
  • Maine Water's parent company rejects unsolicited bid from Eversource Energy

    James McCarthy April 23, 2018

    Connecticut Water Service Inc. (NASDAQ: CTWS), parent company of Maine Water Co., has rejected an unsolicited acquisition bid from Eversource Energy that was made several weeks after the water utility announced a proposed $750 million merger with

    James McCarthy April 23, 2018
  • PUC to hold hearings on Emera Maine’s proposed 12% rate hike

    Staff April 20, 2018

    The Maine Public Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing May 1 at three locations on Emera Maine's proposed 12% rate increase.

    Staff April 20, 2018

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Mid-summer check in: How has summer tourism been so far?
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Poll Description

We're roughly halfway into the unofficial summer tourism season, with Memorial Day and July 4th behind us. 

Last week, AAA forecast record traffic for the holiday weekend, particularly with July 4 falling on a Friday — and the heavy traffic heading south on the Maine Turnpike Sunday evening bears out that forecast. 

At the same time, rainy weekends have also been part of the summer mix.