New England Clean Energy Connect
Developer says burying power line through Maine woods is not practical
Critics, including the U.S. EPA, say alternatives such as burying all or part of the line have not been fully explored.
solar
Maine solar bill would expand access and increase net metering cap
“We’re just trying to catch up”: Under the proposal, the state would cease to be a regional laggard.
onshore wind
Maine’s wind farm moratorium is over, but how long will ‘chilling effect’ last?
Gov. Janet Mills issued an order in February allowing permits to be issued again, but the impact won’t be immediate.
microgrids
Maine lawmakers try again to get the state’s microgrid law right
Amid complaints that the state’s current law is unworkable, legislators revive a vetoed bill under a new governor.
New England Clean Energy Connect
Maine transmission settlement could spur clean energy investments in state
The proposal includes about $80 million for heat pumps, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle infrastructure.