News about utilities — from heat pumps and power corridors to offshore wind and solar energy.
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.
Once poised to lead on offshore wind, Maine has stumbled
Maine has a fleeting chance to get back in the race in 2025, despite President Trump’s antipathy.
Maine’s offshore wind ambitions: Big ideas tempered by setbacks and competition
A changing political climate has, at times, dimmed the outlook for Maine's offshore wind desires.
Battery ownership question remains unresolved
CMP and Versant have argued that energy storage should not be considered generation, and that they should be able to own and control such projects.
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