MAINE PUBLIC • December 1, 2021
As Central Maine Power's energy corridor continues to confront numerous legal and political challenges, there is movement on another major transmission line proposal. This week, state regulators called for bids to construct a transmission line that would connect northern Maine to the New England electricity grid and encourage the development of renewable energy sources. Supporters say CMP's recent experience should not be seen as a death knell for other projects that will be needed to meet regional and national green energy goals.