Thursday’s vote by the Public Utilities Commission will be a key point in Central Maine Power’s effort to build the transmission line through western Maine.
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Maine Voices: CMP corridor’s climate claims don’t hold up to scrutiny
The Maine DEP should do an independent review of the proposal’s impact on greenhouse-gas emissions.
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PUC staff recommends approving $1 billion CMP power line project
Read the report here. It boosts the plan for a 145-mile transmission corridor through western Maine to deliver hydropower from Quebec to markets in Massachusetts.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Maine can reduce emissions without CMP project
A backer of the proposal overlooks current and potential increases in solar and wind capacity.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Debate on CMP proposal stymied by opponents’ transparency immunity
The group Stop the Corridor should be required to reveal its financing sources.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Franklin County commissioners pull support for CMP transmission line
Commissioners said they were not influenced by a complaint about a flier distributed by CMP in Farmington.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Dozens weigh in on whether to study greenhouse gas impact of CMP power line
Supporters are skeptical that Central Maine Power’s proposal for a 145-mile transmission line connecting Quebec with Massachusetts will reduce emissions of gases tied to climate change.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Mills’ support for power line shows commitment to constituents, climate change fight
Maine can’t cut its carbon emissions without further hydropower, such as that delivered via NECEC.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Climate change fight will take many forms
Gov. Mills’ wins in the CMP power project show that she will seize opportunities as they arise.
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How did Maine officials reach deal to accept CMP transmission line? This document sheds light.
The filing with utility regulators reveals some of the thinking of Gov. Janet Mills and the people who negotiated the controversial $258 million agreement.