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Offshore wind port siting raises new conflicts for coastal Mainers, environmental activists

Coastal residents concerned for both climate change and ecological preservation are conflicted over the planned location of a facility that advocates say will help launch Maine's offshore wind industry.

By Annie Ropeik . 14 July 2024
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As sprawl threatens farmland, proposed Maine rules single out just one competing land use: solar

Some advocates say the rules unfairly single out clean energy based on limited data, but they hope the fees could help funnel development toward brownfields and less productive farmland.

By Annie Ropeik . 5 June 2024
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Portland, Maine climate trust fund would use solar credits to spur emission-cutting projects

The city council is considering a novel approach to funneling proceeds from the sale of renewable energy credits into a trust fund that would support efforts to meet the goals of a 2020 climate action plan.

By Annie Ropeik . 16 May 2024
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Amid progress on electric vehicles, political setbacks frustrate advocates in Maine, Connecticut

Transportation is the biggest contributor to climate change in New England, and EVs are only one part of the solution in both rural and urban settings, advocates say.

By Annie Ropeik . 1 April 2024
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Maine House throws cold water on proposal to coax better performance from CMP, Versant

Proponents said if the state wants its utilities to perform better, it needs to create rules that incentivize the companies to further Maine’s grid-related policy goals

By Evan Popp . 29 March 2024
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Maine replaces bill to halt natural gas expansions with plan to study industry's future role

Environmental groups hope studies now proposed in place of a ban on new gas service will prove that expanding the industry with alternative fuels would be out of alignment with Maine's climate goals.

By Annie Ropeik . 14 March 2024
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With limited options, Maine governor announces site for offshore wind port

While some opposed building on undeveloped land, the state has few deepwater ports and advocates say the need for clean energy is more pressing.

By AnnMarie Hilton . 21 February 2024
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Nine states pledge to boost heat pumps to 90% of home equipment sales by 2040

Northeast and Western states seek to make high-efficiency electric technology the norm in residential space heating and cooling and water heating.

By Annie Ropeik . 7 February 2024
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Maine environmental groups urge support for proposed offshore wind port ahead of siting decision

The state has limited deepwater options to build a port that can accommodate the huge components of floating offshore wind arrays planned for the Gulf of Maine.

By Annie Ropeik . 25 January 2024
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After referendum, Maine advocates and lawmakers look to bolster utility accountability and performance

While details are still being worked out, one bill seeks to create additional accountability metrics as a way to spur better service from CMP and Versant.

By Evan Popp . 9 January 2024

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Maine

Offshore wind port siting raises new conflicts for coastal Mainers, environmental activists

As sprawl threatens farmland, proposed Maine rules single out just one competing land use: solar

Portland, Maine climate trust fund would use solar credits to spur emission-cutting projects

Amid progress on electric vehicles, political setbacks frustrate advocates in Maine, Connecticut

Maine House throws cold water on proposal to coax better performance from CMP, Versant

Maine replaces bill to halt natural gas expansions with plan to study industry's future role

With limited options, Maine governor announces site for offshore wind port

Nine states pledge to boost heat pumps to 90% of home equipment sales by 2040

Maine environmental groups urge support for proposed offshore wind port ahead of siting decision

After referendum, Maine advocates and lawmakers look to bolster utility accountability and performance