No public policy of any value could emerge from a process as flawed as this one.
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Posted inMeet, Source
Author Christopher White asks, is it ‘Boom or Bust for Maine’s Greatest Fishery?’
A Santa Fe resident who has spent plenty of time in Maine, White attempts to crack the story of climate change and lobster.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England, News
Wind farm will create 800 jobs, Rhode Island firm says
Deepwater Wind says the $1 billion farm will displace 650,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide each year.
Posted inBusiness
Iowa utility says a massive wind turbine project will meet customer demand
The project would generate 591 megawatts of power, or enough electricity to power 2.4 million homes.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine needs zones free of windmills, power lines
We need to protect the scenic natural assets given to us by prior generations, for future generations.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Effort to build offshore wind industry in Maine may hinge on 73 cents
Pending action at the PUC could imperil a 2014 power contract for floating turbines off Monhegan Island that would raise electric bills less than $1 a month
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Industry, landowners oppose LePage bill to gut wind power permitting process
The LePage administration wants to eliminate the controversial, streamlined permitting process that has drawn more wind energy projects to Maine than the rest of New England combined.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Wind industry sues LePage administration over order halting permits
The Maine Renewable Energy Association claims that Gov. LePage violated Maine’s constitutional separation of powers when he issued a moratorium on new wind turbine permits.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: With smart planning, potential negatives of wind farms can be mitigated
A study specific to Maine will help, but the process should be transparent, with no moratorium on new projects.
Posted inSea Change, Source
Some tips to help you navigate the renewable energy jungle
For energy consumers, deciphering the jargon of electricity generation can be a losing battle.