Patrick Woodcock served as the former governor’s director of the state energy office.
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Fifty years ago, the energy crisis officially began. And it hasn’t ended.
An attack in the Mideast led to an oil embargo in the West, and Mainers learned just how precarious their energy situation could be. The repercussions remain.
Fusion breakthrough is milestone for climate, clean energy
Proponents hope it could one day produce nearly limitless, carbon-free energy, displacing fossil fuels.
Future of Aroostook clean energy project may hinge on Massachusetts
Before a multibillion-dollar transmission line and wind farm are built in northern Maine, officials in Massachusetts must determine if the project will benefit that state’s residents.
New England senators seek help to avoid energy disruptions
The rising cost of heating oil is a Northeast problem since 4.1 million households in the region rely on heating oil during the winter.
U.S. offshore wind energy industry faces blowback
People in Ocean City, N.J., believe the farms damage the environment and they don’t have confidence in what is a brand new industry for the country.
How to save money when trying to stay warm
Here are 10 DIY tips to help keep your home warm this winter. Some don’t cost a cent, and others are inexpensive.
As heating costs soar, Mainers worry about the price of warmth
Oil costs are at record highs, electricity rates are increasing and temperatures are dropping. The result could be a crisis for Maine residents this winter.
Pricey, imported natural gas will drive Maine’s electricity habit this winter
While the U.S. exports natural gas at record levels, New England will have to import it, in liquid form. That dependence could cost a typical Maine household an extra $22 a month in electricity.
Summit Natural Gas request for higher rates has some Mainers fuming, questioning
A decade since the company came to the state, enthusiasm for the energy provider has been dampened by high costs and slow service expansion.