Renewable energy
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PublishedOctober 22, 2021
Maine Voices: Don’t like the CMP corridor? Consider the alternatives
To supply the same amount of power as NECEC, it would take 2,500 wind turbines, 25 million solar panels or 24 new Wyman Dams.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2021
Rep. Pingree: Build Back Better offers historic chance to deliver for Maine people
This legislation will roll back irresponsible tax cuts and fund clean energy, child care affordability and a stronger safety net for older Mainers and those with disabilities.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2021
Top Biden official meets Sen. King in Portland to talk renewable energy
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm used the visit to highlight research into generating electricity from rivers and tidal currents.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2021
Commentary: Legislative session delivers big victories for Maine’s environment
Bipartisan policymaking resulted in laws to conserve land, promote clean energy, address climate change, protect clean water and reduce pollution.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2021
Fight between rival energy companies threatens to delay CMP’s $1 billion energy corridor
CMP parent Avangrid is locked in a bitter dispute with rival NextEra over the upgrading of equipment at the Seabrook nuclear station, without which the 145-mile corridor can’t connect to the New England grid.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2021
New Maine law prohibits offshore wind farms in state waters
But the compromise still encourages the development of offshore wind technology in federal waters off Maine.
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PublishedJune 11, 2021
Landmark bill passed by House and Senate seeks to sell off Maine’s fossil fuel investments
Maine could become the first state where lawmakers order 'divestment' from fossil fuels, although changes to the bill could slow the process.
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PublishedJune 11, 2021
Commentary: Changes to vital Maine program will erode solar’s economic, environmental benefits
The Legislature should protect net energy billing, which is creating jobs, sustaining businesses and moving us closer to our carbon-reduction goals.
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PublishedMay 22, 2021
Commentary: An immediate solution to 50% emissions reduction stands all around us
Modern wood heat lowers emissions, keeps money local, creates jobs and supports forest stewardship.
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PublishedMay 12, 2021
Commentary: Climate policies must create good-paying, quality jobs for an equitable Maine economy
Project labor agreements allow any contractor to bid – and they keep reputable contractors from being underbid by those who cut corners.
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