A report released Friday by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development says the state has hit some of its 2030 targets but has fallen short of ‘where we need to be.’
Stephen Singer
Stephen Singer writes about energy and utilities for the Press Herald. He began covering the arcane beat in 1999-2000 as a statehouse reporter for The Associated Press in Charleston, W.Va., as the Legislature -- with many others in the U.S. -- set about the task of deregulating energy. Singer picked up the beat for the AP in Hartford, Conn., expanding his reporting to cover the six New England states. A newcomer to Maine, he prefers blueberries to lobster.
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Amtrak planners identify 3 possible sites for new train station in Portland
Moving the station from its current location at Thompson’s Point would reduce travel time and improve efficiency of the Downeaster service between Boston and Brunswick.
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Utility opposes new rules for heat pumps popular in Maine
Versant Power opposes a shift to whole-house electric heat pumps from those used in one or 2 rooms, saying affluent homeowners and developers will benefit.
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Maine to extend solar power to low-income communities, helped by $62 million from Washington
Maine’s programs are intended to bring solar power to renters and homeowners, rural and urban households and others that may not be well-suited for on-site solar.
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Environmental groups sue Maine, claiming state has failed to comply with climate law
Environmentalists say that in 5 years, regulators have adopted only 2 rules aimed at Maine’s Climate Law’s requirements, and not a single rule to scale back pollution from tailpipe emissions.
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At Portland City Hall, mourners pay their respects to former Gov. Joseph Brennan
At the start of public viewing Thursday, friends and old political allies spoke of his varied facets: politician, working-class Irishman and lifelong Portland resident.
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Members of Congress demand Postal Service halt consolidations, warning of worsening mail delivery
As the USPS plans to consolidate mail processing centers, it’s getting pushback from legislators who say they’re hearing from constituents unhappy with the proposed changes.
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Boy, 11, dies in Sangerville ATV crash
The Maine Warden Service is investigating the accident.
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Maine House backs environmental exemption to allow wind terminal on Sears Island
A dozen House members reversed themselves from an April 9 vote that rejected changes in environmental rules, in order to allow an offshore wind terminal to be built.
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Maine joins regional efforts to secure $1 billion for clean energy projects
Federal infrastructure money is up for grabs as the region pursues clean energy transmission and battery storage projects.