The Maine Public Utilities Commission agrees to the suspension requested by parties in the case and will set a new timetable for its decision.
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ReVision Energy team recognized for environmental leadership
The Portland renewable power company is honored for its advocacy and work bringing solar power to nonprofits.
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Issues in the governor’s race: Energy Policy
Maine’s next leader has the potential to alter the state’s priorities, and each of the four candidates has distinctive views on renewables, regulations and CMP’s proposal in western Maine.
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Green movement grows brighter on campuses in Maine
Colleges take on climate change with environmentally smart new buildings.
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In concession to critics, CMP says it would run power line under scenic Kennebec Gorge
The power company says it would drill under the canyon instead of stringing power lines overhead if it won approval for the 145-mile transmission line project.
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Bangor’s Dead River Co. buys Crowley Energy
No changes are likely for customers of the Brunswick heating fuel provider.
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Advocates issue report before key hearing saying CMP power line wouldn’t help environment
An analysis concludes the transmission line through western Maine would only redirect existing hydroelectricity, not reduce carbon emissions.
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On eve of hearing, business and labor groups say they back CMP power line through western Maine
Business groups say the economic benefits of the 145-mile project outweigh drawbacks.
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Disruptions to Maine fuel supplies not expected in wake of refinery explosion
Maine energy officials say the explosion and fire at the Irving refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, is not likely to cause broad problems here.
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ExxonMobil giving $1 million to push group’s carbon tax-and-dividend plan
Though the amount isn’t large by company standards, the gesture by the industry leader could bring other corporations on board.