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Energy & Utilities

  • Isle au Haut to build solar-powered smart energy microgrid

    Renee Cordes June 25, 2018

    Isle au Haut is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to get its electricity from a solar-powered microgrid.

    Renee Cordes June 25, 2018

  • No new bidders, so Maine Water's parent proceeds with merger plans

    James McCarthy June 18, 2018

    Connecticut Water Service Inc., parent company of Maine Water Co., announced today that its merger plans with California-based SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) will proceed after its “go-shop” deadline passed with no new proposals or expressions of interest

    James McCarthy June 18, 2018

  • CMP, Hydro Quebec sign 20-year power contract with Massachusetts utilities

    Staff June 15, 2018

    Hydro-Québec and Central Maine Power Co. announced Thursday they had signed an agreement with Massachusetts electric distribution companies to bring hydropower from Quebec to the Bay State via a 145-mile transmission line through Maine.

    Staff June 15, 2018

  • Maine Aqua Ventus regroups after PUC reopens 2014 power agreement

    James McCarthy June 13, 2018

    The University of Maine reaffirmed its support for the Maine Aqua Ventus project, which was dealt a setback Tuesday when the three-member Maine Public Utilities Commission unanimously agreed to reconsider terms of the pilot offshore wind project's

    James McCarthy June 13, 2018

  • Fiberight plant makes progress at site, and with recycling mission

    Maureen Milliken June 12, 2018

    Work on the $70 million Fiberight waste-to-energy plant in Hampden is progressing after its scheduled opening in April was delayed, and company officials want to make sure the municipalities involved stay up to date with the process.

    Maureen Milliken June 12, 2018

  • PERC enlists 'Terminators' to gain new revenue in face of lost contracts

    June 11, 2018

    The Penobscot Energy Recovery Co. in Orrington has purchased two $800,000 grinders — nicknamed The Terminators — that the waste-to-energy firm expects will ensure its future after losing up to two-thirds of its municipal solid waste contracts.

    June 11, 2018

  • American Jobs Project: Offshore wind could support 2,100 Maine jobs annually

    James McCarthy June 7, 2018

    Maine's offshore wind potential and the expertise it's already gained through the Maine Aqua Ventus project is a “significant economic opportunity for job growth” that could support an annual average of more than 2,100 jobs through 2030.

    James McCarthy June 7, 2018

  • CMP to invest $22M in western Maine conservation, tourism projects

    Staff June 7, 2018

    The Somerset County-based nonprofit Western Mountains and Rivers Corp. and Central Maine Power Co. announced Wednesday an agreement in which the utility company will invest in conservation and nature-based tourism projects in western Maine as part

    Staff June 7, 2018

  • 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

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Today's Poll

Does cruise ship season help your business?
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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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