Maine regulators advance 800-MW wind farm and transmission project

Maine's utility commission selected a major wind and transmission proposal after nearly two decades of efforts to build utility-scale wind in the state's northern region.

First covered Aug 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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32d Canary Media Is Maine finally about to make wind power happen? — For nearly two decades, Maine has tried to build utility-scale wind in the northern reaches of the state.

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nhpr.org Maine PUC selects developer for 800 megawatt northern Maine wind power project | New Hampshire Public Radio

mainepublic.org Maine PUC selects developer for 800 megawatt northern Maine wind power project | Maine Public

ctpublic.org Maine PUC selects developer for 800 megawatt northern Maine wind power project | Connecticut Public

insideclimatenews.org Maine Again Looks North for Onshore Wind, but Full Grid Integration Will Have to Wait - Inside Climate News

mainemorningstar.com Maine again looks north for onshore wind, but full grid integration will have to wait • Maine Morning Star

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Reddit: r/RenewableEnergy0↑ r/RenewableEnergy · 32d ago · 0 comments Is Maine finally about to make wind power happen?

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