Climate change
Maine moves closer to its first offshore wind energy platform
The Gulf of Maine offers “significant opportunities” for offshore wind energy development, federal authorities announced. That’s good news for state officials hoping to tap the technology’s potential to meet green energy goals.
Read MoreAs costs rise, New England states will work together on offshore wind
Officials in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island say a multi-state coalition will help address the challenges of the new wind energy industry.
Read MoreMaui fires are another warning for electric utilities, analysts say
Utilities have faced lawsuits following wildfires for their perceived role in the destruction.
Read MoreFEMA disaster relief hangs in the balance
While Congressional leaders fight over what to include with the $12 billion slated for FEMA, others feel that the reliance on FEMA and the federal government for disaster relief may begin to change.
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