A judge’s ruling will trigger a review of the state’s leases of a small section of land that’s part of a proposed 145-mile power line aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England grid
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Legislation that would silence foreign companies in Maine ballot campaigns gets first look
Three bills before the Maine Legislature would prevent companies like Hydro-Quebec from spending money to influence statewide ballot questions, including one in November on a controversial power line.
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Rep. Golden asks federal government to reevaluate approval of CMP energy corridor
In a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, the 2nd District Democrat questioned the adequacy of the environmental review and public input compared to similar-scaled projects in New England.
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Controversial power line caught up in high-stakes power struggle
Central Maine Power is racing to build its New England Clean Energy Connect corridor as foes continue to throw up legal obstacles.
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CMP says delay will cost millions, as judge hears challenge to corridor
Environmental groups are contesting a permit for the $1 billion New England Clean Energy Connect project, but CMP says even a six-month delay will cost $31 million.
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New England Clean Energy Connect may start construction in November, despite opposition
Thorn Dickinson, CEO and president of NECEC Transmission LLC, spoke about the CMP Corridor project at Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast while legislators opposed to the project asked for equal time.
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Another View: Opponents haven’t given up on stopping CMP corridor
Mainers will be checking whether legislative hopefuls represent their interests or those of foreign utilities.
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Natural Resources Council CEO: State agencies failed Maine on CMP corridor
The PUC’s and DEP’s approval did not address the irreversible harm the project would cause or prove its climate benefits.
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Jim Fossel: Corridor question will still have an impact
Maine’s highest court has said there won’t be a referendum on a transmission line this year, which is good news for some candidates.
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Maine Voices: Power line would disrupt commercial forest
Imported Canadian hydropower would crowd out biomass generation, hurting the state’s forest economy.