The Maine Public Utilities Commission extends the process for deciding whether to award a permit needed for the 145-mile transmission project to move forward.
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Heat pumps in Maine: Set it and forget it? Or turn it off for the winter?
The state’s energy-efficiency experts promote the latest versions for winter heat, if they’re installed and used correctly, to reduce fossil-fuel emissions. But some installers say it’s best to use them any time but winter.
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Firewood suppliers struggle to keep up with Mainers’ burning hot demand
Business owners say they can’t make wood fast enough and have turned away customers.
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Avalanche of information delays decision on CMP transmission corridor
The Maine Public Utilities Commission agrees to the suspension requested by parties in the case and will set a new timetable for its decision.
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ReVision Energy team recognized for environmental leadership
The Portland renewable power company is honored for its advocacy and work bringing solar power to nonprofits.
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Green movement grows brighter on campuses in Maine
Colleges take on climate change with environmentally smart new buildings.
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Issues in the governor’s race: Energy Policy
Maine’s next leader has the potential to alter the state’s priorities, and each of the four candidates has distinctive views on renewables, regulations and CMP’s proposal in western Maine.
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Rep. Harvell: Critic misrepresents benefits of proposed CMP project
Bringing Canadian power to New England would bring good jobs to Maine and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in the region.
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In concession to critics, CMP says it would run power line under scenic Kennebec Gorge
The power company says it would drill under the canyon instead of stringing power lines overhead if it won approval for the 145-mile transmission line project.
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Scores speak out to regulators about impact of CMP’s transmission line proposal
More than 70 signed up to speak at the hearing and most who testified in in the first three hours voiced concerns about the impact the project would have on the environment and tourism.