The states have pledged to increase their targets of heat pump installations to meet at least 65% of residential-scale heating, air conditioning and water heating shipments by 2030 and 90% by 2040.
Stephen Singer
Stephen Singer writes about energy and utilities for the Press Herald. He began covering the arcane beat in 1999-2000 as a statehouse reporter for The Associated Press in Charleston, W.Va., as the Legislature -- with many others in the U.S. -- set about the task of deregulating energy. Singer picked up the beat for the AP in Hartford, Conn., expanding his reporting to cover the six New England states. A newcomer to Maine, he prefers blueberries to lobster.
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Maine regulators asked for opinions on a plan to expand electric vehicle sales. They got 1,700 comments.
The Board of Environmental Protection will consider the proposal next month after postponing its meeting in December.
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Major solar projects in Maine are being delayed by lengthy reviews
A trade group of manufacturers also has filed a complaint with the state supreme court over high costs charged to businesses to subsidize solar expansion.
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Proposal would extend program for low-income electricity customers struggling to pay bills
A law that helps customers catch up on past-due electric bills by forgoing a portion of the past amount is set to expire in September.
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Energy storage is growing in Maine, and utilities want to own it. Opponents are pushing back.
Central Maine Power and Versant Power are making their case to state regulators, but critics say it would weaken competition in a growing wind and solar energy sector.
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Bill to scale back natural gas in Maine draws strong opposition at public hearing
Environmentalists say the measure is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but the industry and business communities say it would limit consumer choice and harm the economy.
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As Mainers use more electricity, plans for a new grid ramp up
More heat pumps in homes and businesses and electric vehicles on the road are pushing Maine to figure out how to handle increased electricity demands.
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Environmentalists, consumer advocates at odds with businesses over plan to scale back natural gas
Proposed legislation targets natural gas expansion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but business groups and Republicans say it will damage Maine’s economy.
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Maine receives $15 million federal grant to install nearly 600 electric vehicle chargers
The funding to build out the state’s electric vehicle charging network comes as lawmakers are debating whether to limit sales of gas-powered vehicles in Maine.
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Mainers are paying less to heat homes and fill vehicles this winter. Here’s why.
Weak global demand and higher domestic oil production have led to energy savings for consumers so far this winter.