No matter how the vote goes, a war over competing visions for Maine’s energy future could drag on well into 2022 or beyond.
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Seabrook plant dispute over NECEC power line could hinder clean-energy effort, Massachusetts says
The federal-level fight represents yet another obstacle for the western Maine transmission line roughly a week before Maine voters will weigh in on a ballot question aimed at killing the project.
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Should permit for NECEC power line be revoked? Maine regulator hears arguments
The hearing comes two months after a judge ruled that Maine failed to follow proper procedures when it granted the developer a lease to cross two parcels of public land.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: NECEC corridor isn’t perfect, but it is needed now
The world’s most immediate need is any and all means of reducing carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics
Energy companies keep pouring millions into battle over power line corridor
Competing energy giants from Quebec to Texas continue historic spending in a battle over a transmission corridor in western Maine that aims to bring hydropower from Canada to the New England grid.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why this former corridor opponent will vote ‘no’ on Question 1
Regardless of how you feel about CMP, retroactive lawmaking should make you concerned.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Lobbying exceeded $4 million during pandemic session
Despite restrictions on face-to-face interactions, corporate interests working to influence the Maine Legislature still spent millions on lobbyists in 2021.
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CMP, transmission line backers plan to appeal termination of crucial land lease
The companies’ announcement of an appeal comes one day after Maine’s DEP commissioner initiated the process to suspend New England Clean Energy Connect’s permit.
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Ethics panel continues pursuit of financial records from unnamed consultants
The Maine Ethics Commission will go to court to enforce subpoenas related to an investigation of campaign spending in the CMP transmission corridor project.
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Tree-cutting resumes on energy corridor after hiatus to protect endangered bats
The New England Clean Energy Connect was able to resume construction beginning as early as Sunday.