The Public Utilities Commission decides to reopen terms of the 2013 contract between Aqua Ventus and CMP because of changing energy markets.
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Solar array goes online at Brunswick Landing to help power business park
The project is the largest of its kind in Maine for developer ReVision Energy, with 4,500 photovoltaic panels.
UMaine’s Old Town mill project will ensnare taxpayers, companies warn
Two that lost a bid to create renewable energy at a vacant paper mill file appeals, saying ConEdison Solutions hasn’t outlined the cost of a venture likely to exceed $100 million.
Maine’s top court hears challenge to new rules that reduce solar incentives
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.
State energy office seeking public input to develop plan
The governor’s office wants ideas about its energy policy objectives.
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.
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.
Brunswick brewery installs electric vehicle chargers
Flight Deck Brewing is offering the service for free.
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.
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.