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CMP’s Mass. Energy Deadline Looms; Northern Pass To Seek NH Rehearing

Central Maine Power has until Wednesday to reach agreement with the three major electric distribution companies in Massachusetts to transport 1,200 megawatts of Hydro-Quebec electricity to the Bay State.

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Jousting in Concord: Some Bills Look Good, Others Headed for Slag Heap

With the 2018 session of the General Court winding down, the House and Senate shift into overdrive strategizing to ensure their position prevails before they go home to face their constituents. Which pieces of legislation are going down?

New Hearings Set For Northern Pass Motions for Rehearing

State regulators will hold deliberative hearings on motions for rehearing their denial of the Northern Pass Transmission project on May 24 and June 4 if necessary.

Smug NYT Should Give John Kasich His Due

I’m usually pleased when the New York Times uses one of my ideas, but not when they mess it up like they did last week, writing about Governor John Kasich’s recent visit to our state. Ohio’s chief executive came here to drum up support for a possible run in 2020.

Written Order Outlines Northern Pass’ Deficiencies

CONCORD — In its written order issued Friday afternoon, the Site Evaluation Committee reiterated what members told Northern Pass officials two months ago, the utility failed to prove the 192-mile, $1.6 billion transmission line would not disrupt the orderly development of the region.

OPINION: ‘No Right Way To Do the Wrong Thing’ On Northern Pass

OPINION: The recent decision by Massachusetts RFP 83 D Selection committee to seek a contract with Maine is not only a welcome decision but also a more honest, thoughtful and sensible direction for all concerned.

Northern Pass: We’re Not Down For The Count

CONCORD — Massachusetts electric distributors decided Tuesday night to end negotiations with Northern Pass Transmission and turn solely to Central Maine Power to deliver Hydro-Quebec electricity to the Bay State for its clean energy project.

Northern Pass Terminated from Mass. Clean Energy Project

Northern Pass is not giving up. “We remain committed to the success of the project, and will pursue all options for making it a reality.” The Electric Distributions Companies (“EDCs”) have terminated the conditional selection of the Northern Pass Hydro project (“NPT Hydro”), according to a news release from Mass. Clean Energy.