natural gas
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PublishedMarch 5, 2021
Our View: Midcoast pipeline rejection shows that climate questions aren’t easy to answer
In trying to reduce carbon emissions, communities throughout Maine will face complex trade-offs.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2021
Natural gas company announces plan to expand to Knox, Waldo counties
The company said roughly 100 new jobs will be created in the Midcoast by the construction of the $90 million project.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2020
Trump administration to drop limits on methane leaks at oil and gas sites
The new rules effectively rescind the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate methane, the largest component of natural gas.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2020
Maine Natural Gas to be fined $50,000 for safety violations
The utility, a subsidiary of Central Maine Power Co.'s parent company, delivers pipeline gas to 4,800 customers in the Augusta, Brunswick and Windham areas.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2020
Midwinter drop in energy costs gives Mainers unexpected relief
A combination of unseasonably warm temperatures and lower prices for heating oil and gasoline offers a welcome change from the norm.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2020
Green Plate Special: You can go electric without giving up your old flame
The air fryer used for this chickpea recipe is just one of many worthy electric appliances.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2019
Hearing set on proposed Unitil gas service rate hike
The hearing is set for Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at the University of Southern Maine.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2019
Maine eyed for project that converts electricity to storable gas
Wind and other renewables produce excess power that could be used in the state’s natural gas pipeline system.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2019
Trump embraces natural gas industry on visit to Pennsylvania
The president sees his pro-industry policies as a boost to his chances of winning the battleground state again.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Summit to tap dairy cows to make pipeline gas
Summit Natural Gas unveils a plan to make biogas from cow manure on a farm in Clinton and pump it into their pipeline network.