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Business, Local & State

Maine Chamber of Commerce picks former LePage administration official as president

by Stephen Singer September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Patrick Woodcock served as the former governor’s director of the state energy office.

Business, Local & State, News

Fifty years ago, the energy crisis officially began. And it hasn’t ended.

by Tux Turkel The Maine Monitor September 24, 2023August 8, 2024

An attack in the Mideast led to an oil embargo in the West, and Mainers learned just how precarious their energy situation could be. The repercussions remain.

Business, News

Portland chamber slams public power proposal as activists demonstrate

by Stephen Singer September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

About 2 dozen protestors gathered outside Hannaford Hall on Thursday, where the Portland area chamber held a breakfast forum taking aim at Pine Tree Power.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: ‘Three Amigos’ summit over, hard work of U.S., Mexico and Canada policymaking begins

by Los Angeles Times Editorial Board January 17, 2023January 13, 2023

These three countries share problems so immense that they are best solved by working together.

Times Record

Freeport’s electrification rebate among coming boons for the eco-conscious

by John Terhune January 8, 2023January 8, 2023

A home energy solutions workshop at the Freeport Community Center from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 25 will help educate residents about electrification rebate programs offered through the Town of Freeport, Efficiency Maine and the federal government.

Business, Nation & World, News

Fusion breakthrough is milestone for climate, clean energy

by MATTHEW DALY, MICHAEL PHILLIS, JENNIFER McDERMOTT and MADDIE BURAKOFF Associated Press December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

Proponents hope it could one day produce nearly limitless, carbon-free energy, displacing fossil fuels.

Business, Local & State, New England, News, Uncategorized

Future of Aroostook clean energy project may hinge on Massachusetts

by Tux Turkel December 11, 2022December 10, 2022

Before a multibillion-dollar transmission line and wind farm are built in northern Maine, officials in Massachusetts must determine if the project will benefit that state’s residents.