Department of Energy Resources Archives

Maine heating oil prices up to highest point in years

The head of Maine’s Department of Energy Resources called the recent spike ‘historic’ as average costs exceed $5 per gallon.

Prices have shot up since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran late last month.

Maine was not immune to an international trend.

Sen. Matt Harrington tells fellow lawmakers that a proposal is ‘well along’ in the planning process, but details are scant.

At 175 megawatts, Cross Town Energy Storage is the largest facility of its kind in New England.

Homeowners must act quickly to use federal tax credits, though state programs will remain in place.

The state Emergency Crisis Intervention Program now caps assistance at $500 amid dwindling pandemic relief funds and administrative strain.

The Cabinet-level department will replace the Governor’s Energy Office, bringing Maine in line with most other states.