Maine already has over 4,000 miles of transmission lines, and this new line will add 53 miles. It’s time to get the project up and running.
New England Clean Energy Connect
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Maine amends wording of CMP corridor ballot question
It was altered by Secretary of State Matt Dunlap based on feedback received during a 30-day public comment period.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: CMP line would bring clean power to New England
Leading scientists debunk charges by the transmission project’s opponents.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Let Maine people decide fate of CMP corridor
We should be allowed to exercise our constitutional rights to vote on whether we support this project or not.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Contracts to build Clean Energy Corridor reflect project’s promise
The power line will provide jobs for Mainers and deliver clean energy to customers in Maine and New England.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
CMP power line project wins initial approval from Maine DEP
While backers applaud the draft permit for the $1 billion transmission line to bring electricity from Quebec to Massachusetts, opponents say the project would provide “no verifiable reduction in greenhouse gases.”
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine Ethics Commission votes 2-1 to investigate power line opponent
The commission’s decision follows a complaint from a political action committee backing Central Maine Power’s proposed $1 billion transmission line through western Maine’s mountains.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Power line referendum sets a dangerous precedent
Everyone should know that they will get a permit if they meet all of the regulatory standards.
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Panel endorses bill requiring CMP to renegotiate lease along corridor route
The bill now goes to the full Legislature for consideration.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Green Party calls for authorities to kill $1 billion hydropower project
Ex-presidential contender Jill Stein and U.S. Senate candidate Lisa Savage oppose CMP’s plan to build a new power line to bring Quebec electricity to Lewiston.