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Energy & Utilities

  • Start of Maine's heating season brings rising oil costs

    Staff October 5, 2016

    Just in time for the start of the fall season, heating oil prices in Maine have risen following several weeks of steady pricing.

    Staff October 5, 2016
  • Oil production cuts lead to rise in national, state gas prices

    October 4, 2016

    Gas prices in Maine rose slightly to kick off October, as the average price for a gallon of gas rose two cents to $2.23.

    October 4, 2016
  • Farmers' Almanac predicts big savings with expansive solar array

    Staff September 30, 2016

    Farmers' Almanac publisher Geiger Group is investing $12 million to convert its former manufacturing space in Lewiston into a 105,000-square-foot office and distribution space, which will be primarily powered by a 620-panel solar installation, one

    Staff September 30, 2016
  • Maine Audubon charges into future with vehicle power stations

    Staff September 27, 2016

    The 65 acres of winding trails, orchards and hiking trails of the Gilsland Farm Sanctuary in Falmouth might not seem like the ideal location for an electric vehicle charging station, but Ole Amundsen, the executive director of Maine Audubon, sees it

    Staff September 27, 2016
  • Maine gas prices fall to late summer numbers

    September 27, 2016

    Gas prices in Maine are the lowest they've been since the end of August, as the average price for a gallon of gas dropped by two cents to $2.21.

    September 27, 2016
  • Hannaford gets into the electric car game

    September 26, 2016

    Milk, bread, eggs, charge for your electric vehicle? That's the new grocery list for some shoppers at five Maine Hannaford supermarkets following the installation of high-speed electric vehicle charging stations.

    September 26, 2016
  • Pipeline spill leads to rising gas prices across U.S.

    September 20, 2016

    Gas prices in Maine have remained low, as the average price for a gallon of gas increased by a single cent to $2.23.

    September 20, 2016
  • Maine heating fuel survey shows steady prices

    Staff September 16, 2016

    Heating oil prices in the state of Maine remain steady as residents gear up for the state's cold season.

    Staff September 16, 2016
  • Ashland pellet mill to boost employment after landing UMFK contract

    Staff September 15, 2016

    Ashland-based Northeast Pellets has been awarded a contract to provide pellets to the University of Maine at Fort Kent, an agreement seen as having a potential $5.25 million impact on the local economy, according to President and CEO Matthew Bell.

    Staff September 15, 2016
  • Westbrook's Pika Energy lands $875K clean energy grant

    Staff September 15, 2016

    The Westbrook-based clean energy equipment manufacturer Pika Energy will receive a grant for $875,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy to improve its technology that allows electric grids to use clean energy sources, like solar power.

    Staff September 15, 2016
  • National, local gas prices drop by pennies

    September 13, 2016

    Gas prices in Maine have fallen for the first time in three weeks, as the average price for a gallon of gas dropped by a single cent to $2.22.

    September 13, 2016
  • Portland officials give the OK to Ocean Avenue solar project

    September 9, 2016

    Portland City Council gave the green light to the proposed development of a solar array atop the former Ocean Avenue landfill site on Wednesday night.

    September 9, 2016
  • Feds pull the plug on Robbinston gas terminal

    September 9, 2016

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has fully dismissed an application from Downeast LNG to build a liquefied natural gas terminal in the Washington county town of Robbinston.

    September 9, 2016
  • It’s Brewer vs. Rumford for proposed $250M liquefied gas facility

    September 6, 2016

    A Boston-based development group is proposing the construction of a new natural gas liquefaction and storage facility, and has its eyes set on either Brewer or Rumford.

    September 6, 2016
  • As national gas prices drop, Maine sees slight rise

    September 6, 2016

    Gas prices in Maine continue their post-driving season climb, as the average price for a gallon of gas in the state rose by a single cent to $2.23.

    September 6, 2016
  • Portland hydropower firm awarded $5.3M for tidal-power generator

    Staff September 1, 2016

    The Portland-based hydropower company Ocean Renewable Power Company says it will use a $5,350,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to boost the performance and commercialize its TidGen tidal-power generator.

    Staff September 1, 2016

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Today's Poll

Do your plans call for vacationing in Maine this summer?
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Poll Description

Summer is in full swing, and many readers are thinking about where to go next.

Maine often tops the list with its stunning coastline, fresh seafood, peaceful forests and charming small towns. Maine is known as Vacationland for a reason.

Not surprisingly, many people who live in Maine also vacation here.