The former governor – a longtime foe of wind energy subsidies – created the commission to investigate the impacts of turbines after halting new wind projects in parts of the state.
energy
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine regulators decide to open full investigation of CMP billing problems
The Public Utilities Commission’s legal process includes power to compel witnesses to testify, participation by stakeholders, technical conferences and public hearings.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Gas prices predicted to rise by May
A national fuel analyst said prices should peak this spring, but remain below 2018 prices overall.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Fossil fuel rebound in United States cuts 2 ways
Booming exports of liquefied natural gas collide with environmental goals on green energy and reducing carbon emissions.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Audit shows CMP billing and metering systems didn’t cause skyrocketing bills
However, Liberty Consulting Group concludes in the report to regulators that the company made the situation worse with a poor response to the thousands of complaints.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
State prepares to install string of high-speed chargers for electric vehicles
Seven stations scattered from Kennebunk to Jackman are expected to come online next year, giving vehicles a fast charge that will take them 240 miles.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Large Maine solar producers win exemption from costly meter installations
Regulators saw little benefit to ratepayers from a requirement that companies with large solar arrays pay to have expensive meters installed.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine electricity customers across the state can expect $6 monthly increase come Jan. 1
Reflecting regional trends, the supply side of home electricity bills will rise 14 percent, from 7.9 cents per kilowatt hour to a 10-year high of 9 cents.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
GM fights government to retain tax credit for electric cars
Preserving the $7,500 tax incentive for buyers is crucial for GM as the company pivots from internal combustion engines in favor of building cars powered by batteries.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
CMP-area customers to learn 2019 electricity price Monday
The standard offer is the price set by the supplier for about 80 percent of customers.