Maine tries again to unlock wind energy — but this time it has help

By: Sarah Shemkus, Canary Media

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 820

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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This story was originally published by Canary Media.

After years of false starts and amid an acute regional energy crunch, large-scale onshore wind power could finally take off in Maine in 2026. Utility regulators in five New England states are considering developers’ proposals to build up to 1.2 gigawatts of onshore wind capacity in Maine’s far north, following a deadline for bids earlier …

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