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Energy & Utilities

  • 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

  • Bowdoin College achieves carbon neutrality ahead of schedule

    Staff April 20, 2018

    Bowdoin College has reached its goals of becoming “carbon neutral” at its Brunswick campus two years ahead of time.

    Staff April 20, 2018

  • Surge in Passive House construction driven by real savings in energy costs

    Maureen Milliken April 16, 2018

    Cornerspring Montessori School in Belfast could pass for any modern school; so could the Friends School of Portland in Cumberland.

    Maureen Milliken April 16, 2018

  • St. George is latest town to go solar on municipal buildings

    April 12, 2018

    The town of St. George has flipped the switch on its new solar array, which is expected to supply 90% of power to municipal buildings.

    April 12, 2018

  • LePage veto of solar bill sustained — again

    Staff April 11, 2018

    Once again, Maine lawmakers failed to override Gov. Paul LePage's veto of a bill designed to encourage homeowners to power their homes with solar energy.

    Staff April 11, 2018

  • CMP: Smart meters, new billing system aren't the cause of higher electric bills

    James McCarthy April 6, 2018

    Central Maine Power Co. President and CEO Doug Herling in a conference call with reporters this morning reported that the company's internal audit of customer complaints is two-thirds completed and so far has not found evidence that smart meters or

    James McCarthy April 6, 2018

  • Hancock County residents protest Brookfield’s dam operations

    April 5, 2018

    Brookfield Renewable Energy Group's operation of the Union River Dam is drawing fire from Ellsworth residents and conservationists.

    April 5, 2018

  • Redzone announces its broadband expansion plan for 2018

    Staff March 30, 2018

    Redzone Wireless LLC, a Rockland-based 5G wireless broadband company begun a 2018 network expansion to further extend broadband services into 13 rural and underserved markets across Maine.

    Staff March 30, 2018

  • Reactions pro and con to CMP's $950M bid emerging as winner

    James McCarthy March 29, 2018

    Central Maine Power is in and Eversource Energy is out, as Massachusetts announced Wednesday it was terminating its conditional selection of the Northern Pass Hydro transmission project in New Hampshire and instead selecting CMP's $950 million New

    James McCarthy March 29, 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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