A backer of the proposal overlooks current and potential increases in solar and wind capacity.
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Maine to provide $5.1 million in subsidies to give a boost to electric car sales
The state will use money it received in the Volkswagen settlement to fund the program, which also will include at least 50 vehicle charging stations.
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Maine Voices: Mills’ support for power line shows commitment to constituents, climate change fight
Maine can’t cut its carbon emissions without further hydropower, such as that delivered via NECEC.
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Reflecting interest in solar energy, Diversified Communications acquires 3 trade shows
The West Coast events focus on renewable energy.
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How did Maine officials reach deal to accept CMP transmission line? This document sheds light.
The filing with utility regulators reveals some of the thinking of Gov. Janet Mills and the people who negotiated the controversial $258 million agreement.
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Mills names her director of energy policy
Maine native Dan Burgess will return to his home state to direct energy policy with a focus on renewables and climate change.
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Massachusetts energy official likely to be named Maine director
Dan Burgess, a Newport native, is expected to be named the governor’s energy office director.
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Who paid for ad critical of Mills’ support for CMP power line? No one’s saying.
The ad, which started running Feb. 20, accuses the governor of making a ‘backroom deal.’
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Judge tells CMP customers who got disconnect notices to take it up with regulators
Justice Michaela Murphy said the proper venue for the action sought by 4 customers is the Public Utilities Commission, not the courts.
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Mills pulls Maine out of governors group that advocates offshore oil and gas
Former Gov. Paul LePage joined the group in 2015 and was the only New England governor in the coalition, staffed by oil and gas lobbyists.