As controversy swirls around the proposed CMP corridor, bills are being considered that would require legislative approval for projects on public lands.
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Appeals court hears arguments in CMP power line case
At issue is whether the court should reconsider a lower court’s decision that allowed the bulk of construction on the project to continue.
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Maine power line foes sue federal energy department
The Appalachian Mountain Club, Natural Resources Council of Maine and Sierra Club Maine say the department erred in issuing a permit for the New England Clean Energy Connect project.
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Quebec’s rollout of electric vehicles holds lessons for Maine
In a virtual meeting Wednesday with Maine business leaders, speakers said incentives are key to boosting adoption of electric vehicles.
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Insight: Controlling Maine’s energy future
An agency that can borrow money at the lowest rate is what Maine needs to move away from fossil fuels.
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Tesla plugging secret mega-battery into Texas grid
The utility-scale battery outside Houston will connect to the same grid that faltered in February’s freeze.
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Giant batteries coming to Maine to soak up, send out excess energy
Maine policymakers want to encourage such projects as another tool to help meet the state’s ambitious climate goals.
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Former Michigan Gov. Granholm, proponent of clean energy, confirmed as energy secretary
Jennifer Granholm has advocated embracing new wind and solar technologies. But her position caused tension with some Republicans who fear for the future of fossil fuels.
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State validates more than 80,000 signatures for new CMP corridor referendum
The Secretary of State’s Office finds 80,506 valid signatures, more than enough to put the issue on the November ballot.
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Maine lawmakers urged to yank state investments from fossil fuel companies
Legislature weighs measure that proponents say would help combat a growing climate crisis.