Jurors heard more conflicting accounts of why construction work sped up on the electricity line, which is supported by Central Maine Power and would extend 145 miles through western parts of the state.
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Soured on solar? Costs, technical delays dampen outlook in Maine
Community solar farms, which sprouted after a 2019 law went into effect, now face challenges including higher costs for Mainers and glitches in hooking up to the grid.
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On day 4 of CMP corridor trial, jurors hear details of project timing
A civil trial could determine the fate of the stalled New England Clean Energy Connect power line project, and Thursday’s testimony focused on tasks such as clearing trees and installing poles.
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On third day, CMP corridor trial zeroes in on construction timing
The fate of the New England Clean Energy Connect project could hinge on when work began along the 145-mile corridor through western Maine – and why.
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Power line construction moved ahead on good-faith schedule, jurors told
New England Clean Energy Connect, backed by Central Maine Power and its affiliates, was repeatedly forced to change timeframes, lawyers for the project said on the second day of a civil trial.
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Long-awaited trial over future of CMP electricity corridor gets underway
Five years in the making, the trial that could determine the fate of the 145-mile electricity transmission corridor is expected to last 7 days in state Business and Consumer Court.
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State panel urged to hold down rate increase for CMP
A public hearing in Lewiston Tuesday drew a handful of people worried about utility bills
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CMP warns customers to be careful after wave of scam calls
Scam callers have been trying to dupe electricity customers in Maine and elsewhere by threatening to turn off their service.
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Stronger grid a legacy of ice storm damage
Another major ice storm could wreak havoc, but resiliency is a work in progress.
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Opponents of consumer-owned power effort submit signatures for competing ballot question
The parent company of Central Maine Power, Avangrid Inc., is fighting against an initiative to create a consumer-owned utility in the state.