A combination of unseasonably warm temperatures and lower prices for heating oil and gasoline offers a welcome change from the norm.
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CMP systems weren’t to blame for shocking bills, report says, but mismanagement led to errors
The Public Utilities Commission staff found CMP mismanaged the billing system’s rollout and it made several recommendations, including a rate hike for customers.
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Study group proposes modest goals for Maine renewable energy storage
Reaching 100 megawatts of storage capacity by 2025 would send an important signal to investors, it said.
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Following 12-month inquiry, decision time approaches in CMP billing probe
Staff of the Public Utilities Commission will make a recommendation to commissioners Thursday on how much blame, if any, there is to lay at the feet of Central Maine Power for its billing problems.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England
Avangrid betting big on renewable energy
In addition to its controversial transmission line project in Maine, the firm is pushing two big wind farms off the coast of Nantucket Island to furnish green power to New England.
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For small towns, grant program for energy-efficient lighting is a bright idea
Partners Efficiency Maine and The Nature Conservancy are offering grants to offset the cost of converting inefficient lighting to LEDs.
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Maine undecided on joining regional plan to reduce vehicle pollution
The Transportation Climate Initiative proposes to reduce greenhouse gas pollution by capping and pricing tailpipe emissions throughout the Northeast.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Hundreds show up to voice concerns about transmission corridor
The hearing concerned a permit for Central Maine Power’s proposed 145-mile transmission line from Quebec to Lewiston.
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Hearing set on proposed Unitil gas service rate hike
The hearing is set for Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at the University of Southern Maine.
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Maine eyed for project that converts electricity to storable gas
Wind and other renewables produce excess power that could be used in the state’s natural gas pipeline system.