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PUC pulls the plug on Aroostook County clean power project
William Hall December 22, 2023The New York contractor chosen to build a 160-mile transmission line for the project wanted to change its pricing, prompting the Public Utilities Commission to instead terminate the deal.
William Hall December 22, 2023
CMP, Versant report many customers have lights back on, but work continues
Peter Van Allen December 22, 2023After the Dec. 18 storm knocked out power to some half a million Maine customers, by Friday the power companies were addressing the last outages. Restaurants pitched in to provide 5,600 lunches for utility crews.
Peter Van Allen December 22, 2023
CMP announces another rate cut for 2024
Renee Cordes December 15, 2023In addition to a cut in the utility's standard-offer supply rate, announced two weeks ago, residential customers will see the delivery portion of their electricity bill go down by 4% in the new year, the company said.
Renee Cordes December 15, 2023
State balks at IRS plan to tax Mainers on $450 energy relief checks
Alexis Wells December 14, 2023Kirsten Figueroa, commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, sent a letter to the IRS asking it to stand by its original guidance and not federally tax the $450 relief payments.
Alexis Wells December 14, 2023Roux Institute, CEI, growth council get $1.3M to advance clean energy tech
Alexis Wells Updated: December 6, 2023The Governor’s Energy Office has awarded $1.3 million in grant awards to three organizations to support the development of innovative clean energy businesses in Maine.
Alexis Wells Updated: December 6, 2023
Maine makes progress toward climate change goals
Alexis Wells December 4, 2023Heat pump installation is one of the state climate plan’s most significant milestones. Over 115,000 new high-efficiency heat pumps have been installed in Maine, surpassing the climate plan’s 2025 goal of 100,000 new heat pumps two years early.
Alexis Wells December 4, 2023
Many Mainers will save money on their electricity bills next year
William Hall December 1, 2023The cost of generating electricity has gotten cheaper, and that change has been reflected in the default supply price for power, the Public Utilities Commission said.
William Hall December 1, 2023
Financial support for electricity bills made available to Maine residents this winter
Alexis Wells November 28, 2023The Maine Public Utilities Commission's Low-Income Assistance Program is partnering to encourage eligible Maine residents to apply for financial assistance with their electricity bills this winter.
Alexis Wells November 28, 2023
Maine to spend $400K on studying how offshore wind power might affect fisheries
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 15, 2023A request for proposals, issued Nov. 8, is based on priorities identified by the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium, an assembly of fisheries, wildlife and marine science and industry experts advising the state’s offshore wind research.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 15, 2023
College of the Atlantic, Colby snag top two spots on ‘green colleges’ list
Laurie Schreiber November 14, 2023High-efficiency envelopes, heat-recovery ventilation, mass-timber construction, wood-fiber insulation and solar arrays are among steps colleges are implementing to reduce their carbon footprint.
Laurie Schreiber November 14, 2023
With acquisition of solar firm, ReVision Energy grows footprint in Massachusetts
Laurie Schreiber November 13, 2023The deal adds 60 employees and 3,000 clients, and expands ReVision’s presence as the Bay State looks to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Laurie Schreiber November 13, 2023
$201K federal grant will help Downeast communities weather climate change
Laurie Schreiber November 10, 2023The Island Institute will hire more fellows to help communities establish climate change plans and energy efficiency programs.
Laurie Schreiber November 10, 2023
Takeover of CMP, Versant overwhelmingly rejected by Maine voters on Tuesday
William Hall November 8, 2023Question 3 asked if the state should buy out Central Maine Power and Versant Power and replace them with a public utility, Pine Tree Power. After a contentious campaign, more than two-thirds of voters said no.
William Hall November 8, 2023
UMaine eyes upgrades to century-old steam plant on Orono campus
Laurie Schreiber November 1, 2023An addition to the plant would have the capacity to provide 100% renewable energy, minimizing the university's fossil fuel dependence and exposure to volatile pricing.
Laurie Schreiber November 1, 2023
Labor organizing continues rise with South Portland fuel terminal workers vote
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 31, 2023Employees who want to "come home to our families in one piece every night” said they’re better able to improve workplace safety than company executives who work remotely.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 31, 2023
Greater Portland Council of Governments among Maine nonprofits receiving EPA funds
Laurie Schreiber October 26, 2023Working waterfronts, food forests and heat pump installations were among projects selected to receive over $3.5 million to advance environmental justice.
Laurie Schreiber October 26, 2023
Today's Poll
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The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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