The proposal could emerge as a competing alternative to the push for a statewide consumer-owned utility in Maine to replace CMP and Versant.
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Gov. Mills swears in attorney William Harwood as public advocate
Harwood replaces former Public Advocate Barry Hobbins, who retired in June.
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Hydro-Quebec stops work on Canadian section of NECEC power line
The provincial utility said it hopes to resume work, and expressed confidence that NECEC would win its legal challenges.
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Advocates of consumer-owned power utility running out of time for 2022 ballot
Organizers won’t say yet, but there are signs that signature-gatherers won’t meet Friday’s deadline for the November ballot.
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As electric rates rise, gas-fired power emerges as both scapegoat and savior
A study in contradictions, natural gas is both helping to keep the lights on and contributing to the risk of rolling blackouts. Here’s why the role it plays in the region’s energy grid will remain a factor in Maine for years to come.
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Maine PUC staff recommends lifting CMP’s penalty for poor service
The Public Utilities Commission hasn’t set a date to consider the recommendation and is still receiving information in the case.
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Legislative committee endorses Gov. Mills’ nominee for public advocate
Longtime utility lawyer William Harwood’s nomination now goes to the Maine Senate for a likely confirmation.
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Biden administration moves to expand solar power on U.S. land
Almost 1,400 square miles of public land has been identified, and if developed, could produce enough electricity for 29 million homes.
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Another View: Poliquin misses the point on Maine power consumption
Maine uses more power from carbon-emitting sources than our clean-energy profile suggests.
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Lawsuit accuses CMP parent Avangrid of racketeering, fraud
The plaintiff, a former subcontractor, alleges Avangrid bought unnecessary equipment knowing it could recover the costs through higher electricity rates for customers in Maine and elsewhere.