Stephen Singer writes about energy and utilities for the Press Herald. He began covering the arcane beat in 1999-2000 as a statehouse reporter for The Associated Press in Charleston, W.Va., as the Legislature -- with many others in the U.S. -- set about the task of deregulating energy. Singer picked up the beat for the AP in Hartford, Conn., expanding his reporting to cover the six New England states. A newcomer to Maine, he prefers blueberries to lobster.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2024
New England states’ renewable energy push blasted as too costly by free-market advocates
Clean energy supporters and environmentalists pushed back, calling the conservative groups’ conclusions inaccurate and misleading.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2024
CMP customers will pay slightly less for electricity next year. It might not last.
Natural gas prices that play a big role in electricity generation in New England have settled, giving ratepayers a modest break in their monthly bills.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2024
Maine sees 9% drop in tourists compared to last summer
While the number of visitors declined, the per-person spending increased.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2024
U.S. nearly doubles number of temporary work visas, giving hope to Maine hospitality industry
Maine’s hotels and restaurants are always looking for available employees and will welcome the additional workers with H-2B visas, an industry spokeswoman said.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2024
Maine to explore electrifying ports in bid to cut pollution from cruise and cargo ships
Demand for electricity at the port of Portland would be significant if ships were to plug in to the grid – just 3 ships would require 25 megawatts, the equivalent of lighting as many as 25,000 homes.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2024
Maine has shifted its strategy to expand electric heat pump use to the entire house. So far, it’s working.
A move to install electric heat pumps for the entire house instead of individual rooms has drawn strong interest from homeowners who are increasingly taking advantage of rebates.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2024
Avangrid sues NextEra, claiming it sabotaged power corridor through western Maine
A years-long battle between 2 large energy companies over the New England Clean Energy project took a new turn in a 126-page lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Springfield, Mass.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2024
Federal money fuels Maine’s clean energy and climate goals. Could Trump pull the plug?
The state receives millions of dollars for projects promoting electrification and offshore wind that President-elect Donald Trump dismisses, instead favoring drilling for oil and natural gas.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2024
CMP costs for ‘service agreements’ with other utilities under scrutiny
Tens of millions of dollars could be at stake for customers as the state Public Advocate looks into expenses split among 7 Avangrid subsidiaries.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2024
Maine flag referendum fails; PAC limits pass
A measure to cap contributions to political action committees easily passed in Maine, and the remaining 3 bond questions all appeared poised to pass.
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