natural gas
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PublishedJuly 9, 2024
Unitil to pay $71 million for Bangor-area natural gas company
The deal, which requires approval from state regulators, would give Maine's biggest natural gas provider 8,500 more customers and 351 more miles of pipeline.
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PublishedApril 2, 2024
Compromise calls for studying natural gas use in Maine, rather than restricting it
Legislation that calls for studies of natural gas use passed the House, but it was criticized by a Democrat as 'watered down' and a Republican who said it's unnecessary.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2024
Maine lawmakers opt to study natural gas use, regulations instead of limiting pipeline expansion
A legislative committee approved a compromise to study natural gas use after a proposal to curtail the fossil fuel drew fierce opposition from the industry and business allies.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2024
Gas industry, environmentalists, consumer advocates negotiate study on future of natural gas in Maine
Numerous stakeholders are negotiating what a study would look like as legislation proposes to scale back Maine's natural gas network.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2024
Bill to scale back natural gas in Maine draws strong opposition at public hearing
Environmentalists say the measure is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but the industry and business communities say it would limit consumer choice and harm the economy.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2024
Environmentalists, consumer advocates at odds with businesses over plan to scale back natural gas
Proposed legislation targets natural gas expansion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but business groups and Republicans say it will damage Maine's economy.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2024
Explosion at historic Fort Worth hotel injures 21 and scatters debris downtown
The blast flung doors and entire sections of wall onto the road in front of the 20-story hotel, where rescue crews found several people trapped in the basement.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2023
Many U.S. families to get a break on winter heating costs, but uncertainties persist
Natural gas prices are projected to decline, but the prospect of war in the Middle East could change things.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2023
Maine to receive $38 million in low-income heating aid
Maine's congressional delegation announced the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program award Tuesday.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court asked to set aside ruling that blocks construction on West Virginia pipeline
Congress passed legislation last month ordering all necessary permits be issued for the pipeline, which crosses rugged mountainsides in Virginia and West Virginia, but the action was challenged in court.
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