The Mainers who oppose the corridor have legitimate concerns about a proposal by a foreign-owned company that has a history of questionable practices.
New England Clean Energy Connect
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
CMP power line project wins initial approval from Maine DEP
While backers applaud the draft permit for the $1 billion transmission line to bring electricity from Quebec to Massachusetts, opponents say the project would provide “no verifiable reduction in greenhouse gases.”
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Maine Ethics Commission votes 2-1 to investigate power line opponent
The commission’s decision follows a complaint from a political action committee backing Central Maine Power’s proposed $1 billion transmission line through western Maine’s mountains.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Power line referendum sets a dangerous precedent
Everyone should know that they will get a permit if they meet all of the regulatory standards.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Panel endorses bill requiring CMP to renegotiate lease along corridor route
The bill now goes to the full Legislature for consideration.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Green Party calls for authorities to kill $1 billion hydropower project
Ex-presidential contender Jill Stein and U.S. Senate candidate Lisa Savage oppose CMP’s plan to build a new power line to bring Quebec electricity to Lewiston.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Uncategorized
CMP’s parent forms PAC to argue for bringing Canadian hydropower to New England
The goal is to ensure residents understand the environmental and economic benefits for Maine are real, says Jon Breed of the Clean Energy Matters campaign.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Mills administration names new head of Land Use Planning Commission
The commission acts as the permitting and regulatory agency for roughly half of Maine’s total acreage.
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Merger talks spell uncertain future for CMP customers
If a deal between Avangrid and PPL goes through, a small state like Maine could lose even more influence over utility operations under what would be one of the nation’s largest energy companies, analysts say.
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Rep. Golden requests hearing on CMP power line so residents can have their say
Maine’s 2nd District representative is asking the Army Corps of Engineers to open up its process to public input.