Environmental groups argue transmission corridor failing to meet conservation standards

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 624

Last Updated: 7 hours, 39 minutes ago

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Despite more than four hours of discussion on the conservation requirements for the long-embattled New England Clean Energy Connect project, the state environmental board held off on making a final ruling on the issue.

Instead, the Board of Environmental Protection on Thursday directed department staff to review its proposed order and add additional analysis before it is revisited.

Last year, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection approved the project’s conservation plan as part …

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