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Published
May 7, 2021

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.
Published
April 26, 2021

Maine completes first phase of electric vehicle fast-charger network

The installation of new 'level 3' charging stations comes at a time when both government and automakers are promoting a transition to electric cars and trucks.
Published
April 22, 2021

On Earth Day, Gov. Mills announces $500,000 grant program for clean-energy startups

Gov. Janet Mills unveiled the competitive grant program on the same day that the Biden administration announced major climate-related goals for the U.S.
Published
April 16, 2021

Interior secretary revokes Trump-era orders promoting fossil fuels

Deb Haaland also issued a separate directive Friday that prioritizes climate change in agency decisions.
Published
March 27, 2021

Rep. Nicole Grohoski: We should say ‘no’ to greenwashed power

A column by Greg Kesich is based on an invalid premise about Hydro-Quebec.

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Published
March 26, 2021

ISO New England: Power grid operations and extreme weather – for all of us, the challenge is real

The Texas tragedy shows we must continue to work together to strengthen our energy foundation, including wholesale markets, regulatory standards and supply infrastructure.
Published
March 25, 2021

Maine Voices: We should stop subsidizing dinosaur fossil fuel plants in New England

Our regional power grid operator, ISO-New England, should plan for systemic vulnerabilities and begin a just transition to renewable energy sources.
Published
March 9, 2021

Portland-based aquatic energy company awarded $3.6 million grant

Ocean Renewable Power Co. will use the funds to help refine a technology that converts a river's kinetic energy into electricity.
Published
March 5, 2021

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.
Published
February 28, 2021

Costly power grid upgrade to boost renewables will test Maine’s commitment

It's becoming clear that achieving Maine's climate goals is going to require a makeover of its electric grid on a scale that hasn't happened since the 1970s.