In a key case for the industry, an attorney says lowering credits for homeowners who feed the power grid is like charging gardeners for their extra vegetables.
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State energy office seeking public input to develop plan
The governor’s office wants ideas about its energy policy objectives.
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Maine PUC opens inquiry into storm response by CMP, Emera
Regulators are looking into whether changes need to be made in how utilities respond to massive power outages like the one caused by a pre-Halloween wind and rainstorm.
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Solar advocates get reprieve from controversial rule in advance of lawsuit ruling
The Maine PUC delays the start of the law to allow time to clear up confusion, extending the current power pricing that’s an incentive for rooftop installations.
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Brunswick brewery installs electric vehicle chargers
Flight Deck Brewing is offering the service for free.
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Region’s natural gas pipelines near capacity in winter, operator says
Electricity generators then have to use more expensive fuels, the chief of ISO New England tells a conference.
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U.S. expected to become top net exporter of oil, gas
The International Energy Agency’s report comes as grim news for officials at the global climate talks.
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Don’t let vampire energy users suck your house dry
Our houses are filled with electronic devices that require energy even when they’re off.
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Maine does not need a natural gas pipeline from Quebec
Health concerns, coupled with environmental destruction, make natural gas a poor energy source.
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Vision for turnaround of wood-fired plant in West Enfield takes a hit
An investor rescinds its request for the state to guarantee a loan so the facility’s owner could try to turn wasted heat into profits, as Gov. LePage prepares to promote Maine’s biomass potential at a conference.