energy Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Op-eds, Opinion

Adam Cote: Energy moves will crush thousands of Maine jobs, hurt Maine people

by Adam Cote January 27, 2018January 26, 2018

Gov. LePage has done us a disservice by blocking wind and solar power opportunities.

Business, Maine, News

$1 billion CMP proposal fails to win Bay State energy competition

by Tux Turkel January 25, 2018January 26, 2018

The Bay State opts for the Northern Pass transmission line through New Hampshire to deliver renewable energy from hydroelectric dams in Quebec.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: When it comes to hosting wind plantations, Maine has had enough

by Chris O'Neil Special to the Press Herald January 23, 2018January 22, 2018

Massachusetts is now poised to destroy what makes Maine such an attractive destination.

Business, Maine, News

Cost of heating fuel spikes in Maine as temperatures drop

by Staff Report January 19, 2018January 19, 2018

With crude oil prices the highest since 2014, Mainers are paying an average of $2.94 per gallon to fill their tanks.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: ‘Protect the Earth and treat everyone with love and kindness’

by Jim Baumer Special to the Press Herald January 19, 2018January 19, 2018

The father of a Maine climate activist killed during a cross-country walk says America deserves better than hate and short-sighted energy policies.

Business, Maine, News

Portland hydropower company expands executive team

by Staff Report January 15, 2018January 15, 2018

The promotions are intended to help guide the energy company into new markets.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Maine will win when New England Clean Energy Connect comes online

by Richard Anderson and Richard Barringer Special to the Press Herald January 15, 2018January 15, 2018

The CMP project is a well-designed and cost-effective path to New England’s clean-energy future.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Bill aims to ease restriction on propane delivery in weather emergencies

by Beth Quimby January 14, 2018January 14, 2018

The measure would allow companies to fill each other’s tanks without added liability, a change that would have reduced supply problems during the recent cold spell.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: LePage rightly opposes biomass subsidy bond

by The Editorial Board January 14, 2018January 12, 2018

Maine should be looking to the future for forest products, not clinging to the past..

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Offshore drilling threatens important Maine industries

by The Editorial Board January 12, 2018January 11, 2018

Tourism and fishing depend on a clean coastline – so why isn’t our state exempt from the oil exploration planned by the Trump administration?