The proposed Aroostook Renewable Gateway would connect power from a wind farm to the New England grid, but the project has faced many obstacles as its seeks regulatory approval.
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Developers of Maine wind transmission line stymied by pace of negotiations with regulators
New York-based LS Power wants to build up to 160 miles of transmission line across northern and central Maine, but differences over terms of the service and power purchase agreement have emerged, as has some community opposition.
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Massive windfarm project to be built off Virginia coast gains key federal approval
Dominion Energy says construction should be done by late 2026.
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Farmers roll out tractors, trucks in central Maine to protest proposed transmission corridor
Supporters of the proposed transmission corridor tout the jobs the project would generate, but central Maine farmers say its construction could destroy farms that have operated for generations.
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Gov. Mills vetoes bill to attract offshore wind development, citing labor requirements
The bill originated from the governor’s office but was amended on the Senate floor this month to include a requirement that future projects include bargaining argreements, something she opposes.
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Northern Maine power line project moves forward, slowly
If built as planned, the Aroostook Renewable Gateway Project could create hundreds of jobs and tens of millions of dollars in local tax revenue.
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Time has altered Maine’s offshore wind ambitions
Today’s wind power turbines are far larger than anyone imagined 15 years ago. Turbine blades could be nearly 400 feet long.
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Lawmakers hear competing offshore wind proposals
One bill lays out a detailed state path to promote floating offshore wind that will help Maine meet its climate goals and create jobs, while the other seeks to use the state’s power to keep the industry out of the Gulf of Maine where fishermen earn their living.
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Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow
There is growing concern that a proliferation of wind turbines to feed the demand for renewable energy is jeopardizing golden eagle populations.
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Wind industry predicts it will grow rapidly in 2023
The Global Wind Energy Council points to incentives for renewable energy development in the Inflation Reduction Act in the United States, and policies in Europe and China that further expand the role of renewables.