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Energy & Utilities

  • PUC to reconsider two wind projects

    February 26, 2015

    The newly reconfigured Maine Public Utilities Commission has voted 2-1 to reconsider two wind projects that were initially approved in December.

    February 26, 2015

  • Boston firm may defend S. Portland crude-oil ban

    February 26, 2015

    The city of South Portland may enlist Boston law firm Foley Hoag to defend against a federal lawsuit filed by Portland Pipe Line Corp. earlier this month.

    February 26, 2015

  • Osborn, wind developer reach agreement

    February 26, 2015

    The town of Osborn has approved an agreement to receive $1.87 million over 20 years in exchange for letting the parent company of First Wind develop 14 wind turbines there.

    February 26, 2015

  • Oakfield wind project wins court’s favor

    February 25, 2015

    A $360 million wind development under construction in Oakfield fought off a legal challenge this week after a federal judge ruled in its favor on Monday.

    February 25, 2015

  • With PUC reshuffle, 2 wind projects up in the air

    February 23, 2015

    The Maine Public Utilities Commission is planning to reconsider two proposed wind projects shortly after a few changes in the commission’s members and leadership.

    February 23, 2015

  • Local power: Peregrine Turbine's new approach to distributed energy generation

    Lori Valigra February 23, 2015

    When Peregrine Turbine Technologies LLC first asked Mid-South Engineering Co.

    Lori Valigra February 23, 2015

  • PUC staff says no to GridSolar 'smart grid' bid

    February 17, 2015

    The Maine Public Utilities Commission’s staff is recommending against Portland-based GridSolar LLC’s bid to become the state’s smart grid operator.

    February 17, 2015

  • Summit reimburses nearly 400 customers

    February 17, 2015

    Summit Natural Gas of Maine has reimbursed nearly 400 customers in the Kennebec Valley area as a result of falling behind schedule in delivering service.

    February 17, 2015

  • Portland Pipe Line sues South Portland

    February 9, 2015

    Portland Pipe Line Corp. is suing the city of South Portland over a controversial ordinance adopted last summer that was meant to block the flow of tar sands oil into Maine.

    February 9, 2015

  • Newly appointed executive will market ORPC's marine energy expertise

    James McCarthy February 5, 2015

    Ocean Renewable Power Co.’s track record in developing successful pilot projects involving its marine hydrokinetic technology in Cobscook Bay and in a river next to a remote Alaskan village is proving to be a marketable commodity in and of i

    James McCarthy February 5, 2015

  • Ferland named president of ORPC Solutions

    James McCarthy February 4, 2015

    Ocean Renewable Power Company has named John M.

    James McCarthy February 4, 2015

  • SunEdison finalizes First Wind buyout

    January 30, 2015

    First Wind's wind energy facilities in Maine are now owned by SunEdison Inc. (NYSE: SUNE) after the renewable energy firm closed its $2.4 billion acquisition of the wind developer on Thursday.

    January 30, 2015

  • Maine Senate confirms PUC nominee

    January 30, 2015

    Gov. Paul LePage's pick for the Maine Public Utilities Commission was confirmed by the Maine Senate on Thursday.

    January 30, 2015

  • Changing marketplace: As gas prices drop, a maker of alternative fuel adapts

    Tina Fischer January 26, 2015

    So you've built this smart little company, manufacturing a renewable fuel from recycled fry grease.

    Tina Fischer January 26, 2015

  • Islanders and propane haulers grapple with tighter ferry restrictions

    Courtney Naliboff January 26, 2015

    Stricter oversight on transporting bottled propane has upset ferry operators and some island businesses.

    Courtney Naliboff January 26, 2015

  • Madison paper mill faces temporary layoffs

    January 14, 2015

    UPM-Madison’s paper mill is cutting down production and laying off hourly workers for two weeks, attributing the move to energy costs, international competition and market conditions.

    January 14, 2015

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