A public hearing will be held March 4 before a decision is made on the site plan.
New England Clean Energy Connect
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Controversial power line caught up in high-stakes power struggle
Central Maine Power is racing to build its New England Clean Energy Connect corridor as foes continue to throw up legal obstacles.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston Planning Board approves converter station for New England Clean Energy Connect
The $200 million facility is considered a vital component of the controversial project.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP says delay will cost millions, as judge hears challenge to corridor
Environmental groups are contesting a permit for the $1 billion New England Clean Energy Connect project, but CMP says even a six-month delay will cost $31 million.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New England Clean Energy Connect may start construction in November, despite opposition
Thorn Dickinson, CEO and president of NECEC Transmission LLC, spoke about the CMP Corridor project at Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast while legislators opposed to the project asked for equal time.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine amends wording of CMP corridor ballot question
It was altered by Secretary of State Matt Dunlap based on feedback received during a 30-day public comment period.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay board asks for legal representation in alleged bias involving CMP permit
Power company wants two members to recuse themselves.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston hopes for tax windfall from hydropower project
With revenues in doubt because of the pandemic, officials eye $7 million or more in possible new property taxes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP power line project wins initial approval from Maine DEP
While backers applaud the draft permit for the $1 billion transmission line to bring electricity from Quebec to Massachusetts, opponents say the project would provide “no verifiable reduction in greenhouse gases.”
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Ethics Commission votes 2-1 to investigate power line opponent
The commission’s decision follows a complaint from a political action committee backing Central Maine Power’s proposed $1 billion transmission line through western Maine’s mountains.