Offshore wind developer puts power contract talks on hold
Pine Tree Offshore Wind cites “recent shifts in the energy landscape."
Lawmakers open to nuclear as clean energy, skeptical of “new nuclear”
Much of a legislative conversation centered around to what extent the state should be investing in emerging technologies.
As birthing units continue to close, potential solutions emerge
Cross-training staff, incorporating more independent providers, and expanding training in rural areas are solutions proposed by providers and researchers.
As birthing units close, where do midwives fit in?
As hospitals close their birthing units, independent midwives are reluctant to provide care in areas without a safety net.
Nine Maine hospitals have closed or announced plans to close their birthing units in the past decade. The closures have hit rural areas particularly hard.
On average, rural Mainers whose closest hospital doesn’t have a birthing unit are now driving 45 minutes one-way to the nearest birthing hospital, according to a recent analysis.
Regulators move forward with compensation rules for solar on farmland
The new rules, developed at the request of the legislature, seek to find a way to protect Maine’s rare high-value agricultural land from development.
Lawmakers eye net energy billing, nuclear power and time-of-use rates
Net energy billing has been controversial since it was first implemented in Maine in 2019. The debate continues this session.
