2018 was a productive year for the president, who also stood firm against Iran and Russia.
energy
Dominion Energy completes buyout of South Carolina utility
The merger comes as SCANA reels in the wake of a multibillion-dollar nuclear construction failure.
In December, OPEC oil production fell by the most in almost 2 years
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries’ output fell 530,000 barrels a day to 32.6 million a day last month.
Gas prices predicted to rise by May
A national fuel analyst said prices should peak this spring, but remain below 2018 prices overall.
Martin Grohman: Let’s hope the Legislature can fit the puzzle pieces together
That will be the mission of the lawmakers who represent Maine’s cities and towns at the State House.
Fossil fuel rebound in United States cuts 2 ways
Booming exports of liquefied natural gas collide with environmental goals on green energy and reducing carbon emissions.
ExxonMobil headed for worst year since 1981
As the company invests in its foreign assets, it’s described as having ‘a bull’s-eye’ on its back.
Maine Voices: Hydroelectric dams produce green energy? Think again
Building such dams in Maine would violate federal and state environmental laws, for good reason.
Audit shows CMP billing and metering systems didn’t cause skyrocketing bills
However, Liberty Consulting Group concludes in the report to regulators that the company made the situation worse with a poor response to the thousands of complaints.
State prepares to install string of high-speed chargers for electric vehicles
Seven stations scattered from Kennebunk to Jackman are expected to come online next year, giving vehicles a fast charge that will take them 240 miles.