News about utilities — from heat pumps and power corridors to offshore wind and solar energy.
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.
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.
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