Experts say the expected increase is primarily a result of rising prices for natural gas. Maine’s solar policies also could increase rates in the coming years.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Don’t celebrate the Nord Stream 2 deal
President Biden’s agreement with German Chancellor Angela Merkel may improve U.S.-German relations, but it won’t achieve much else.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Resistance to good clean-energy projects harms Maine’s economy, climate progress
Summit’s abandoned midcoast pipeline expansion was the one viable way to lower emissions from the region’s larger energy users.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sierra Club Maine: The power of community organizing and the truth about fracked gas
The withdrawal of Summit Natural Gas’ planned midcoast pipeline extension is a win for our health, our planet and our economy.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Midcoast pipeline rejection shows that climate questions aren’t easy to answer
In trying to reduce carbon emissions, communities throughout Maine will face complex trade-offs.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Natural gas company announces plan to expand to Knox, Waldo counties
The company said roughly 100 new jobs will be created in the Midcoast by the construction of the $90 million project.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Trump administration to drop limits on methane leaks at oil and gas sites
The new rules effectively rescind the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate methane, the largest component of natural gas.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine Natural Gas to be fined $50,000 for safety violations
The utility, a subsidiary of Central Maine Power Co.’s parent company, delivers pipeline gas to 4,800 customers in the Augusta, Brunswick and Windham areas.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Times Record
Midwinter drop in energy costs gives Mainers unexpected relief
A combination of unseasonably warm temperatures and lower prices for heating oil and gasoline offers a welcome change from the norm.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: You can go electric without giving up your old flame
The air fryer used for this chickpea recipe is just one of many worthy electric appliances.