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How Ugly Is Maine’s Energy Problem?
Some of Maine’s biggest economic losses are the ones we never see.
Jul 13
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When the Grid Starts Managing Us
Massachusetts is experimenting with electric school buses that send power back to the grid during periods of peak demand.
Jul 6
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June 2026
Abundance
Why is the next generation of investment going somewhere else?
Jun 15
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Maine’s Energy Crossroads: Grading the 2026 Gubernatorial Candidates
After eight years of Maine Won’t Wait, voters have enough evidence to judge the results
Jun 1
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May 2026
Scarcity Is Not A Growth Strategy
How New England Drifted From Energy Abundance to Managed Constraint
May 26
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A Tale of Three Cities
With apologies to Charles Dickens
May 18
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The Pipelines We Killed — And Now Desperately Need
How New England traded affordable nearby energy for LNG imports, oil-fired generation, and some of the highest electricity prices in America.
May 11
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We Ignored the Physics. The System Didn’t.
After billions in spending, Maine’s grid still depends on oil, imported LNG, and a policy-constrained gas network to get through winter.
May 4
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April 2026
The World Is Building the AI Economy. Maine Is Still Debating Whether to Participate.
While other regions align cost, infrastructure, and policy to attract investment, Maine is doing the opposite.
Apr 27
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When the Grid Stops Serving the Customer
Electricity used to be predictable. Now it’s more expensive, less reliable, and increasingly dependent on when you use it.
Apr 20
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We Planned for the Wrong Energy Future
Energy flows are being rebuilt. Our plan was built for a different world.
Apr 13
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How New England’s Energy Policies Increased Cost, Risk, and Dependence
New England’s energy system was reshaped by policy choices that constrained supply and increased demand—leaving the region more exposed to global…
Apr 6
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