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New England Clean Energy Connect

Published
March 13, 2020

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."
Published
March 10, 2020

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.
Published
March 9, 2020

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.
Published
February 18, 2020

Panel endorses bill requiring CMP to renegotiate lease along corridor route

The bill now goes to the full Legislature for consideration.
Published
December 4, 2019

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.

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Published
November 30, 2019

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.
Published
November 19, 2019

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.
Published
October 23, 2019

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.
Published
October 16, 2019

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.
Published
October 3, 2019

Regulators decide to consider revised route for CMP power line

Central Maine Power Co. wants to adjust the course of its 145-mile transmission line to avoid a remote pond, and state regulators have agreed to reopen the case.