The utility told many developers last week that their projects are causing technical problems at power substations. One calls it ‘a titanic event’ that raises doubt about projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mainers deserve thorough, open review of CMP corridor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Department of Energy have abdicated their responsibility, though they gave due scrutiny to similar projects in New Hampshire and Vermont.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Squirrel causes large power outage, closing South Portland, Peaks Island schools
The disruption occurred in a substation on Highland Avenue in South Portland, according to Central Maine Power Co.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Has delay become a strategy for blocking needed large-scale projects?
After 40 months of regulatory proceedings, CMP has secured every needed state and federal approval for the NECEC power line. It should be allowed to go ahead with it.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Electricity restored to most customers after Saturday’s storm
Southern Maine got drenched, while sections of western and northern Maine saw up to 13 inches of snow.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Controversial power project gets final permit, but CMP may have to wait for construction to start
A federal appeals court called a halt to some work pending further review of a legal case brought by foes of the hydropower transmission line through western Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
PUC denies request to reinstate ban on CMP shutoff notices
The three-member commission ruled unanimously that CMP didn’t violate any laws related to issuing such notices.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
In the Maine woods, preparations signal imminent start of CMP power line project
In court papers Monday, the developer says access road plowing started Monday and construction is expected to begin on or about Jan. 18.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Judge rejects bid to keep CMP from starting work on transmission corridor
CMP says construction of the 145-mile corridor will likely begin sometime in January.
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Judge strikes down most claims against CMP over disconnection warnings
One claim in the customer group’s lawsuit – intentional inflection of emotional distress – will move forward.