-
PublishedDecember 24, 2023
New subsidies in 2024 could boost already-prevalent heat pumps in Maine
The infusion of federal dollars could expand implementation further in the state, where the market has been thriving.
-
PublishedSeptember 28, 2023
Maine Chamber of Commerce picks former LePage administration official as president
Patrick Woodcock served as the former governor's director of the state energy office.
-
PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Fifty years ago, the energy crisis officially began. And it hasn’t ended.
An attack in the Mideast led to an oil embargo in the West, and Mainers learned just how precarious their energy situation could be. The repercussions remain.
-
PublishedSeptember 14, 2023
Portland chamber slams public power proposal as activists demonstrate
About 2 dozen protestors gathered outside Hannaford Hall on Thursday, where the Portland area chamber held a breakfast forum taking aim at Pine Tree Power.
-
PublishedDecember 11, 2022
Future of Aroostook clean energy project may hinge on Massachusetts
Before a multibillion-dollar transmission line and wind farm are built in northern Maine, officials in Massachusetts must determine if the project will benefit that state's residents.
-
PublishedOctober 30, 2022
How to save money when trying to stay warm
Here are 10 DIY tips to help keep your home warm this winter. Some don't cost a cent, and others are inexpensive.
-
PublishedOctober 30, 2022
As heating costs soar, Mainers worry about the price of warmth
Oil costs are at record highs, electricity rates are increasing and temperatures are dropping. The result could be a crisis for Maine residents this winter.
-
PublishedOctober 16, 2022
Pricy, imported natural gas will drive Maine’s electricity habit this winter
While the U.S. exports natural gas at record levels, New England will have to import it, in liquid form. That dependence could cost a typical Maine household an extra $22 a month in electricity.
-
PublishedSeptember 20, 2022
Summit Natural Gas request for higher rates has some Mainers fuming, questioning
A decade since the company came to the state, enthusiasm for the energy provider has been dampened by high costs and slow service expansion.
-
PublishedJuly 29, 2022
Oil companies see unprecedented profits as consumer prices soared
On Friday, Exxon Mobil booked an unprecedented $17.85 billion profit for the second quarter and Chevron made a record $11.62 billion.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 32
- Next Page →