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NECEC Halts Tx Line Construction, Regulators Suspend Env. Permit

Nov 29, 2021

DEP Commissioner Melanie Loyzim determined that new statutory changes in Maine would prevent the developers of NECEC from building the line as permitted.

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Overheard at NECBC Energy Conference: NECEC Line ‘Will be Built’

Nov 8, 2021

Jason York

The recent rejection of the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line was a top concern for attendees at NECBC's Executive Energy Conference.

Avangrid ‘Focused on Defeating’ NECEC Referendum

Oct 27, 2021

Jason York

Avangrid is “focused on defeating” a ballot referendum designed to halt construction of the NECEC transmission line, CEO Dennis Arriola said.

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Maine Regulators Hear from CMP, Residents on NECEC Permit

Oct 20, 2021

Emily Hayes

A delay of the NECEC transmission line could cost Central Maine Power an extra $67 million, according to CEO Thorn Dickinson.

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DOE: Atlantic Coast Needs Integrated Transmission Planning for OSW

Report Says Traditional Planning Misses Opportunities for Shared Transmission Projects

Oct 14, 2021

K Kaufmann

Offshore wind is often mismatched with consumer demand for electricity; better transmission planning can help avoid curtailment, congestion, report says.

EBC Highlights Trends in Maine, Mass. Solar Markets

Oct 14, 2021

Jennifer Delony

The Environmental Business Council of New England gathered industry experts to discuss solar market trends playing out in Maine and Massachusetts.

Maine Environmental Regulator Considering Suspension of NECEC Permit

Aug 17, 2021

Jennifer Delony

Maine DEP Commissioner Melanie Loyzim is opening a proceeding to consider suspending the permit granted for the NECEC project.

Maine Judge Vacates Public Land Lease for NECEC Tx Line

Aug 11, 2021

Emily Hayes

Environmental groups that oppose the NECEC project argue it would be destructive to the largest undeveloped forest east of the Mississippi River.

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NEPOOL Participants Committee Briefs: Aug. 5, 2021

Aug 9, 2021

Jason York

The New England States Committee on Electricity (NESCOE) presented its “Advancing the Vision” report to the NEPOOL Participants Committee.

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Maine Prepares Statewide Storage Pilot for Critical Services

Second Initiative Will Target Load Shifting for EV Chargers, Battery Storage

Jul 28, 2021

Jennifer Delony

A new pilot in Maine to install up to 15 MW of energy storage at critical care facilities will focus on sophisticated energy consumers, such as large hospitals.

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