HALLOWELL, Maine, April 26 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) has approved a three-year plan for energy efficiency programs in Maine, with a total budget of approximately $528.4 million. The plan, submitted by the Efficiency Maine Trust, covers fiscal years 2026-2028. The MPUC's decision, detailed in an order issued on April 25, 2025, follows a stipulation agreement reached between the Efficiency Maine Trust and several stakeholders, including Central Maine Power, Conservation Law   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 26 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address: * * * Maine Takes Meaningful Environmental Action on Earth Day Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills and thank you for listening. Well, this past week we celebrated Earth Day, and that was good reason to think back and remember the devastating storms that we've endured in recent years. Storms that demonstrated just how vulnerable we are - our people, businesses, and communities - when it comes to serious  more