About 40 communities ask to be removed, which means that wind power companies would have to go through a rezoning process to build in those places.
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Green energy producers hopeful despite Trump’s coal promise
The president-elect vowed to revitalize the coal industry, but solar and wind already play bigger roles in the energy mix.
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First U.S. offshore wind farm starts operating off Rhode Island
Could an unsympathetic Trump administration quash the development of others?
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Wind developer drops plan for 119-turbine wind farm in Aroostook County
EDP Renewables says the need to build new transmission lines and the loss of a power-purchase agreement with utilities in Connecticut contributed to the company’s decision to withdraw its application.
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Maine Voices: Monhegan Island is the wrong place for wind turbines
We face a David vs. Goliath fight over the wind turbine project, but our island is worth fighting for.
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Vermont cabin becomes ground zero in debate over wind turbine noise
A group opposed to large-scale wind projects is taking up the cause of a family who say a 16-turbine wind farm has damaged their health.
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M.D. Harmon: Those who rise to elective office tend to remain there
But with Trump and Clinton neck and neck in Maine, who knows whether Chellie Pingree will be able to hang on to her seat in Congress?
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Far cheaper wind power forecast as turbines get enormous
The study gives a boost to those concerned that a renewable energy transition needs to happen as soon as possible.
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Maine Voices: Moosehead region no place for wind farms
A rejuvenated proposal to place tall turbines atop mountains threatens the tourism that supports area residents.
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Changes to Franklin County wind project pact present upside, downside
The tax rate would increase by a penny per $1,000 of valuation, but the county would reap more money over the life of the agreement.