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.
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Controversial power line caught up in high-stakes power struggle
Central Maine Power is racing to build its New England Clean Energy Connect corridor as foes continue to throw up legal obstacles.
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Opponents of CMP shutoff notices file appeal to reinstate ban
The group maintains that sending such notices during the winter and at the height of the pandemic is ‘unreasonable’ under Maine law.
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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.
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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.
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CMP critics seek renewed ban on disconnection notices
Lawyers have filed a complaint requesting that the moratorium on shutoff notices be reinstated for residential customers.
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Commentary: What Biden’s good climate plan is missing so far
A ‘green by default’ option for consumers is working in California and Germany.
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Maine Voices: We’ll need nuclear power to reach our clean-energy goals
Even if the Climate Action Plan helps Maine achieve carbon neutrality, advances in nuclear power production will be key to the planet’s long-term future.