wind power

Published
August 17, 2016

Changes to Franklin County wind project pact present upside, downside

The tax rate would increase by a penny per $1,000 of valuation, but the county would reap more money over the life of the agreement.
Published
August 15, 2016

Work at first U.S. offshore wind farm in its final phases

The five-turbine wind farm near Block Island, Rhode Island will generate enough power for about 17,000 homes when it begins operations this fall.
Published
July 14, 2016

At latest town hall, LePage speaks against Moosehead region wind, solar projects

LePage told a crowd Wednesday that the region isn't the right place for wind and solar power.
Published
July 10, 2016

Risky choices paying off for UMaine’s wind project

Using unconventional materials and real-world testing, a university-led consortium is poised to become a global leader in offshore turbines.
Published
May 5, 2016

Republican states benefiting from shift to wind and solar energy

Leading the way in new wind projects are Republican strongholds Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, home to some of the leading critics of climate science and renewable energy incentives in Congress.
Published
May 4, 2016

New wind turbine rule would allow thousands more eagle deaths

Companies could kill or injure up to 4,200 bald eagles a year without penalty.
Published
April 10, 2016

Alan Caron: It’s time to act on climate change

A northern New England loon's malaria death should spur Maine to once again prioritize investing in clean energy.
Published
April 1, 2016

After wind proposal, Temple buys time with a moratorium

Industrial development will be kept out for six months as the town develops a comprehensive plan.