An agency that can borrow money at the lowest rate is what Maine needs to move away from fossil fuels.
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Tesla plugging secret mega-battery into Texas grid
The utility-scale battery outside Houston will connect to the same grid that faltered in February’s freeze.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Giant batteries coming to Maine to soak up, send out excess energy
Maine policymakers want to encourage such projects as another tool to help meet the state’s ambitious climate goals.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Former Michigan Gov. Granholm, proponent of clean energy, confirmed as energy secretary
Jennifer Granholm has advocated embracing new wind and solar technologies. But her position caused tension with some Republicans who fear for the future of fossil fuels.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
State validates more than 80,000 signatures for new CMP corridor referendum
The Secretary of State’s Office finds 80,506 valid signatures, more than enough to put the issue on the November ballot.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why Texans are cold and in the dark
The Lone Star State’s deregulated power grid was built to fail.
Posted inMaine
Lawmakers urged to yank state investments from fossil fuel companies
Legislature weighs measure that proponents say would help combat a growing climate crisis.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Controversial power line caught up in high-stakes power struggle
Central Maine Power is racing to build its New England Clean Energy Connect corridor as foes continue to throw up legal obstacles.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Opponents of CMP shutoff notices file appeal to reinstate ban
The group maintains that sending such notices during the winter and at the height of the pandemic is ‘unreasonable’ under Maine law.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
PUC denies request to reinstate ban on CMP shutoff notices
The three-member commission ruled unanimously that CMP didn’t violate any laws related to issuing such notices.