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Energy & Utilities

  • Fiberight waste-to-energy plant on track to open in the spring

    Staff January 4, 2018

    Fiberight LLC has completed the $70 million project financing necessary to complete construction on the first phase of the municipal solid waste-to-energy plant it's building in Hampden.

    Staff January 4, 2018

  • Emera Maine, CMP prep for Thursday's nor'easter

    Staff January 3, 2018

    Emera Maine and Central Maine Power Co. are preparing for possible power outages from a nor'easter expected to hit the state late morning Thursday.

    Staff January 3, 2018

  • CMP puts October storm cost above $15M

    January 3, 2018

    Central Maine Power Co. estimates the costs of the late-October wind storm at above $15 million in a preliminary estimate.

    January 3, 2018

  • Get ready for a 'potent' storm brewing off East Coast

    Staff January 2, 2018

    A powerful low-pressure system intensifying off the East Coast has the potential to create severe winter conditions in Maine by early Thursday through Friday.

    Staff January 2, 2018

  • Fishermen express concerns about offshore wind turbines

    December 27, 2017

    New England fishermen are concerned about difficulties with navigation and gear conflicts if the offshore wind industry installs more turbines in traditional fishing grounds.

    December 27, 2017

  • Stored Solar pays off some of its debt to logging firms

    December 15, 2017

    Stored Solar has paid about one-third of its estimated debts to area logging firms, with about $400,000 estimated to be outstanding, according to a report in The Quoddy Tides.

    December 15, 2017

  • Maine’s highest court weighs challenge to PUC rule on residential solar incentives

    December 14, 2017

    Maine's Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments Wednesday in a challenge by clean energy advocates of state regulators' efforts to reduce and eventually phase out incentives for residential solar power.

    December 14, 2017

  • St. George town officials vote to oppose Maine Aqua Ventus

    December 13, 2017

    The St. George Select Board voted Monday to oppose the Maine Aqua Ventus offshore wind project, but the consortium seeking to erect two offshore wind turbines off Monhegan said it will continue to work with local fishermen to address their concerns

    December 13, 2017

  • Here’s your chance to have a voice in shaping state’s energy plan

    Staff December 13, 2017

    The Governor's Energy Office is hosting three regional meetings over the next few weeks asking Mainers for their input on developing an “energy planning roadmap” that advances Maine's energy, economic development and environmental goals.

    Staff December 13, 2017

  • E2Tech announces leadership transition

    Staff December 11, 2017

    Jeff Marks, executive director of the Environmental and Energy Technology Council, more commonly known as E2Tech, will leave the organization he has led for five years to pursue service and volunteer work abroad. His final day with E2Tech will be

    Staff December 11, 2017

  • CMP's $200M smart meter network 'flatlined' at Oct. 30 storm's peak

    December 8, 2017

    Central Maine Power's $200 million smart meter network stopped working at the peak of the Oct. 29-Nov. 1 storm that caused nearly 500,000 power outages throughout the state.

    December 8, 2017

  • CMP touts $950M bid as best deal among clean energy bidders

    James McCarthy December 7, 2017

    Central Maine Power revealed Wednesday its previously undisclosed bid price for delivering 1,200 megawatts of clean energy to Massachusetts, stating the $950 million New England Clean Energy Connect project would save Bay State ratepayers more than

    James McCarthy December 7, 2017

  • PUC delays change in solar net metering policy until April

    Maureen Milliken December 6, 2017

    The solar power net metering rule that would change how users are compensated will not go into effect until the end of April, the Maine Public Utilities Commission decided on Tuesday.

    Maureen Milliken December 6, 2017

  • Stored Solar seeks 'co-hosts' on its Jonesboro site

    November 29, 2017

    Stored Solar LLC is seeking other businesses, or "co-hosts," to locate on its 140‑acre property at its Jonesboro biomass energy plant.

    November 29, 2017

  • CMP President and CEO Sara Burns to retire by year's end

    Staff November 15, 2017

    Central Maine Power Co., an indirect subsidiary of AVANGRID Inc. (NYSE: AGR), announced today that President and CEO Sara J. Burns will retire at the end of 2017.

    Staff November 15, 2017

  • Connecticut Water's 2018 spending plan includes funding for key Maine projects

    Staff November 13, 2017

    Connecticut Water Service Inc. (Nasdaq: CTWS), parent company of Maine Water, announced Friday an overall $66.2 million capital spending plan for 2018 for its regulated public water and wastewater utilities.

    Staff November 13, 2017

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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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