Actions as simple as closing the curtains and grilling your dinner outdoors can trim summertime power costs.
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Electricity use spiked during the July 4th heat wave. Here’s what that tells us.
Demand grew as the holiday weekend approached and many Mainers turned on their air conditioners, pushing peak loads well above a typical summer day.
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CMP rate hike hearing draws protesters, fierce testimony to Lewiston
Advocates and frustrated Central Maine Power Co. ratepayers rallied outside Tuesday’s hearing — the last opportunity for public comment — to urge state officials to deny CMP’s request for an average $18 monthly bill increase.
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After months of planning, historic Augusta house is relocated
The 1899 house formerly located at 15 Western Ave. traveled on the back of a moving truck Sunday morning.
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Accused CMP substation shooter charged again after FBI investigation
Thomas Welch, who made increasingly concerning posts on social media before the shootings, was charged Wednesday in federal court with destruction of an energy facility, a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Posted inBusiness, Fact Brief, Maine, News
Does New England rely on natural gas for about half of its electricity? | Fact brief
Maine relies more on renewable sources than New England as a whole but still uses significant amounts of natural gas for energy generation.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Thousands in Maine lost power due to gusty winds
Most of the outages had been resolved by Tuesday afternoon after winds of 35-50 mph swept across the state.
Posted inMaine, News
CMP restores power to over 1,000 in Waldo County
The vast majority of Central Maine Power customers in Liberty were without electricity Tuesday night after the town’s fire department said wires were knocked down on Route 220.
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Somerset County group secures NECEC funds for broadband improvements
The $4.2 million, from a 2019 agreement related to the controversial power corridor project, will support efforts to improve internet access and infrastructure.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Thousands of ammo rounds seized from accused CMP substation shooter’s Fairfield home
Thomas Welch turned himself in Sunday and is being held on $250,000 bail.