It’s the latest way of thinking about New England’s energy future: Each state has something the others need. Maine has wind resources and the space for turbines. Southern New England has the demand for renewable energy. Maine now has a law that asks state officials to look into the best options for bringing more inexpensive […]
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‘New name, same commitment’ — Bangor Hydro, Maine Public Service to become Emera Maine
PRESQUE ISLE — Customers of Bangor Hydro Electric Co. and Maine Public Service Co. will soon begin to receive notices about their electricity bill from a new company, though in name only. At a Monday afternoon news conference at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle, Bangor Hydro Electric and Maine Public Service announced they […]
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Maine Legislature’s energy docket set for full slate in 2014
AUGUSTA — The cost of energy in Maine, its production and transmission, as well as whether the mix of renewable sources is balanced, will continue to be debated at the State House in 2014. Lawmakers on the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee have spent their past few meetings honing up as they prepare to […]
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Lisbon checking out energy-saving measures
LISBON — The town has joined the school department in a joint venture to save money on energy costs. But a Request for Qualifications approved by the Town Council on Tuesday night is more than just a cost-savings effort. The town is looking for a “guaranteed performance contract” that spells out how much money needs […]
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Chapter 6: LePage wants cheaper energy for Maine
“Maine’s energy costs are too high — and it’s killing economic opportunity.” – Gov. Paul LePage, 2013 state of the state address The high cost of energy in Maine has been one of the most consistent themes from the governor — and one of the hardest to do much about, so far. When LePage came […]
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Government predicts home heating costs to rise this winter
The government forecast Tuesday that most households will pay more for heat this winter. Heating oil users will catch a slight break, but still pay near-record prices to keep warm. Prices for natural gas, electricity and propane should be higher, the primary reason that more than 90 percent of homes will incur higher heating expenses. […]
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No place like this home: Greene entrepreneur says he’s designed new, improved home concept
GREENE — Details are sparse, and almost sound like a riddle — it’s not underground, it does have a roof, there are no load-bearing walls, foam is somehow involved — but out of that mishmash of clues, Thom Labrie hopes he’s designed a house of the future. He said his invention has been driven by […]
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Rumford board unanimously votes to support bringing natural gas to town
RUMFORD — Selectmen voted 4-0 Thursday night to continue support for bringing natural gas to Rumford. Chairman Greg Buccina was absent. Town Manager Carlo Puiia said former Selectman Jim Rinaldo has been working with officials from Maine Natural Gas of Brunswick, trying to get them to bring natural gas to Rumford and Mexico. Rinaldo wasn’t […]
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DEPs windmill hearing draws crowd
CANTON — Chairs replaced fire engines as the Canton Fire Station hosted the Department of Environmental Protection’s third hearing on the Canton Mountain Wind Project in Canton and Dixfield. Commissioner Patricia Aho conducted the hearing, reading names from a list of people who signed up to speak. Besides the 19 or so people who signed […]
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DEP to hold public meeting July 24 on proposed 8-turbine Canton Mountain Wind project
CANTON —The Maine Department of Environmental Protection will host a public meeting on Wednesday, July 24, to receive comments and answer questions on its draft analysis for a proposed 8-turbine wind farm. The meeting on Canton Mountain Wind LLC’s $47 million project will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Canton Fire […]