The Sun Journal feature in the April 14 Maine Sunday Telegram on Lewiston being a linchpin connecting Hydro-Quebec to Massachusetts speaks volumes as to why, in the very words of its proponents, that project should never be allowed to become a reality. “A constant, deep hum” from “a huge transformer” at an existing substation; “nothing […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
South Portland-Montreal pipeline pitched as alternative route for CMP line
Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, offers an emergency bill suggesting the Portland Pipe Line corridor replace the controversial route now proposed.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston the big winner in controversial power line project
The city would gain more than $8 million in additional tax revenue annually if New England Clean Energy Connect gets a green light.
Posted inMaine
Public weighs in on proposed CMP power line project in Farmington
Members of the public voiced concerns to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection on the impact of CMP’s proposed power line on the scenery and wildlife of western Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Jackman joins resistance against CMP power line project
Residents voted 78-11 to oppose the project Wednesday at a special town meeting.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
Maine electrical lineworkers go to school
Kennebec Valley Community College technology facility has been renovated and expanded with help from Central Maine Power utility’s parent company.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Regulators find CMP, Emera responded ‘reasonably’ to intense October windstorm
The PUC rules the utilities took proper actions based on the weather forecasts, but need to improve how they keep customers informed about outages and efforts to restore power.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Electric rate increases are hardly modest
Managers at CMP must know why.
Posted inMaine, News
Conflicting priorities emerge from October storm
CMP line crews focused on restoring power, while municipal officials wanted to open roads.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP’s $1 billion project to deliver renewable power to Massachusetts gets second chance
The plan calls for building a 145-mile transmission corridor from Quebec, through Maine, to Massachusetts.