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Commission’s approval of tidal energy could boost Washington County economy
EASTPORT, Maine — The Maine Public Utilities Commission’s authorization this week to have Maine’s three investor-owned utilities negotiate long-term contracts for the electricity to be produced by a bank of underwater turbines now under construction in Eastport will help to boost a sagging local economy. Portland-based Ocean Renewable Power Company ...
LePage challenges backers of Maine renewable energy initiative
By Eric Russell and Mal Leary on Jan. 18, 2012, at 8:34 p.m.
AUGUSTA, Maine — A battle is under way between the governor’s office and supporters of a citizens’ initiative that seeks to expand Maine’s renewable energy portfolio and focus more on energy efficiency. Maine Citizens for Clean Energy held an event Wednesday at the State House to announce that the group ...
Do the costs of smart meters outweigh the savings?
By STEPHEN SINGER and Susan Haigh, The Associated Press on Nov. 13, 2011, at 3:30 p.m.
HARTFORD, Conn. — The cost of using an air conditioner — whether it runs during the peak time for electrical usage or during off-peak hours — is still the same for many electricity users across the country. The same goes for using a clothes dryer. Many utilities and state energy ...
As installation of smart meters continues, so does consumer push back
MONROE, Maine — Although Central Maine Power already has converted nearly half of its 620,000 accounts in the state to digital smart meters, some midcoast area customers are continuing to fight back against the change. The wireless electrical meters will be able to more precisely detect energy usage and the ...
Maine PUC grants conditional approval for an 80-mile natural gas pipeline
on Aug. 16, 2011, at 6:39 p.m.
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday granted conditional approval to an 80-mile natural gas pipeline to be built from Richmond to Madison, according to a release from Kennebec Valley Gas Company. The company will need to return to the Maine PUC for final approval of its ...
Rate increase approved in three of Aqua Maine’s operating divisions
on Aug. 15, 2011, at 5:53 p.m.
AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved stipulations between Aqua Maine Inc. and the Office of Public Advocate that have resulted in water rate increases in Aqua Maine’s offices in Millinocket, Skowhegan and Freeport. The rate increases of $95,000 or 8.38 percent, $116,000 or 9.16 percent, and $60,500 ...
Complaint challenges Central Maine Power’s meters
The Associated Press on Aug. 04, 2011, at 1:26 p.m.
AUGUSTA, Maine — A group of Central Maine Power ratepayers has filed a complaint with state regulators about the utility’s use of so-called “smart meters.” Ed Friedman of Bowdoinham is the lead petitioner in the 19-person complaint filed with the Maine Public Utilities Commission challenging CMP’s smart-meter program, in which ...
Presque Isle session to highlight energy programs in Aroostook
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Representatives of two Presque Isle institutions that have pioneered the use of green energy and related instruction on their campuses will discuss Thursday night how sustainable energy will factor into The County’s economy and way of life. Don Zillman, president of the University of Maine at ...
Maine mills at center of regional power struggle
Some Maine paper mills are paying attention as a heat wave is expected to settle over the eastern United States. Energy experts at the mills will watch as the mercury rises in Connecticut and Massachusetts, the population centers of New England. They’ll keep tabs on electricity use in those states ...
PUC to hold hearing on proposed water rate hike in Millinocket
on June 02, 2011, at 12:33 p.m.
MILLINOCKET, Maine — The Maine Public Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing June 9 on a proposed water utility rate increase by Aqua Maine Inc.’s Millinocket division. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. at the Millinocket Municipal Building, Charles Sanders Council Chamber, 197 Penobscot Ave., Millinocket. The purpose ...
LePage administration questions feasibility of offshore wind power
ORONO, Maine — A $20 billion offshore wind project proposed for the Gulf of Maine that was supported by former Gov. John Baldacci is being viewed with skepticism by the administration of Gov. Paul LePage. Habib Dagher, director of the Advanced Structure and Wood Composites Center at the University of ...
First Wind deal could alter energy landscape
A wind power partnership agreement announced over the weekend could further discussions to alter Maine’s electricity market landscape, officials from one of the companies involved in the deal said Monday. The newly announced deal still must be approved by federal and state regulators, including the Maine Public Utilities Commission, and ...
Aqua Maine requests water rate hike for Millinocket
on March 21, 2011, at 6:21 p.m.
MILLINOCKET, Maine — Aqua Maine Inc. said it filed a water rate increase request on March 18 with the Maine Public Utilities Commission for its Millinocket Division. The proposed increase is for $99,026, or 8.74 percent. This is the first rate request by Aqua for Millinocket customers in four years, ...
UMaine officials woo offshore wind firms
BANGOR, Maine — The DeepCwind Consortium has a few things it wants potential offshore wind farm developers to know. What kind of environmental and engineering studies will be needed, where a power cable might come ashore and connect to the grid, what kind of technical and economic expectations there are, ...
Glenburn art teacher killed in Friday morning collision in Bangor
Harvard student asked to leave bar for ‘bad behavior,’ not drunkenness
LePage blasts teachers union for endorsing same-sex marriage question
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A people’s revolt in Bar Harbor
Old Town football coach steps down
Perakslis helps UMaine beat Albany; Binghamton next in America East tournament
Orono baseball shuts out archrival Old Town for ninth straight victory
Stony Brook knocks out UMaine to win America East tournament
Aroostook businessman expands company out of home with hit mobile app 7 Little Words
Small idea launches major project in Hampden
Former CEO of MaineToday Media Richard Connor sued over $250,000 in loans
Out of the ashes, Central Street’s garden grows
New, old methods combine to deter scrap metal thefts in Aroostook
Gary Allan talks with the BDN leading up to Bangor concert
Mid Coast Actor’s Studio provides new forum for classic plays
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