Confusing taxation systems make it easier for wind’s opponents, some citing misinformation, to say that wind has fallen short of its promises.
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Proposed offshore wind port on Sears Island raises new conflicts for coastal Mainers, environmental activists
Residents concerned about both climate change and preservation are conflicted over plans for a facility on Sears Island that could be key to launching Maine’s offshore wind industry.
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Turbine-hating Trump poses new threat to beleaguered offshore wind
The candidate’s vocal disdain for wind farms is another worry for developers, who’ve faced high costs and supply chain woes.
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Opinion: Wind development on Sears Island is a dead end
The Press Herald editorial board needed to put its weight behind Mack Point, the least environmentally damaging and most practical alternative.
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Maine House backs environmental exemption to allow wind terminal on Sears Island
A dozen House members reversed themselves from an April 9 vote that rejected changes in environmental rules, in order to allow an offshore wind terminal to be built.
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Maine Senate approves legislation to allow Sears Island offshore wind terminal
The House rejected the measure last week and will now reconsider the Senate version, which would exempt sand dunes from environmental protection in a bid to advance Maine’s drive to generate offshore wind.
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EU ramps up pressure on China’s green tech with probe of wind parks
The EU exported wind turbines worth $1.98 billion to the rest of the world in 2023, according to Eurostat data.
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Lawmakers approve bill that makes it harder to seize land to build power lines
Legislation headed to Gov. Mills grew out of concerns raised by property owners in the path of a transmission line that would have brought renewable power from northern Maine to the New England grid.
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Legislature considers limiting seizure of private land to build power lines
It’s one of several proposals being negotiated as lawmakers seek middle ground between developers of transmission lines and property owners whose land would be impacted.
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Versant Power raps wind transmission line, says it adds costs, not benefits, for many customers
The proposed Aroostook Renewable Gateway would connect power from a wind farm to the New England grid, but the project has faced many obstacles as its seeks regulatory approval.