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First Wind finances 148 MW wind farm in Maine

Maine’s largest wind power developer says it has secured finances for a $400 million project in Aroostook County. First Wind says the Oakfield project is expected to produce 148 megawatts of renewable energy, or enough for about 50,000 homes. It says construction, which is anticipated to support 300 jobs, is on schedule. First Wind says … Continue reading First Wind finances 148 MW wind farm in Maine →

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American Wind Energy Association hosts regional summit in Maine, the Northeast hub for wind energy

Leaders from the Northeast wind energy industry met this week in Portland for the second time in three years, as Maine has emerged as the region’s wind energy hub. Attendees at the American Wind Energy Association’s Northeast Regional Summit at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks discussed development of new wind farms in Maine that … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association hosts regional summit in Maine, the Northeast hub for wind energy →

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Audubon report says wind turbines, wildlife can coexist in Maine

One of Maine’s top wildlife advocacy groups says there’s plenty of room in the state to accommodate animal habitat and wind energy development. In a report released Wednesday night, Falmouth-based Maine Audubon found that of the 1.1 million acres in the state where there’s enough wind to justify turbines, 933,000 acres don’t overlap with sensitive … Continue reading Audubon report says wind turbines, wildlife can coexist in Maine →

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First Wind plans 186 MW wind farm in Maine

First Wind Energy, through subsidiary Blue Sky West, is proposing what would be the biggest wind farm in New England: 62 wind turbines with up to 186 MW capacity, spanning several towns in two counties in a stretch of Central Maine. The proposed project would be spread across several locations with turbines in Bingham, Mayfield … Continue reading First Wind plans 186 MW wind farm in Maine →

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First Wind hosts ATV ride-In at Rollins project in Maine

First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, and the Penobscot Off Road Riders co-hosted the first “Ride the Wind” ATV Ride-In June 15 at the Rollins (Me.) Wind Project, the company said in a news release. The Ride-In event brought together ATV enthusiasts from across the area to experience one of Maine’s wind projects … Continue reading First Wind hosts ATV ride-In at Rollins project in Maine →

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Maine school wind energy project a finalist for Volvo international award

A wind project spearheaded by students at a Maine high school is one of seven finalists in the international Volvo Adventure Awards. The awards, sponsored by the Swedish multinational automaker and manufacturer, recognize projects that serve as solutions to an environmental problem. To receive the recognition, Camden Hills Regional High School deployed a Northwind Power … Continue reading Maine school wind energy project a finalist for Volvo international award →

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Investments in wind energy are smart for Maine

The University of Maine was recently awarded a highly competitive grant to develop offshore, floating wind turbines to be deployed off of the Maine coast. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced the award last week and congratulated the university on its cutting-edge work. The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center in Orono has been working … Continue reading Investments in wind energy are smart for Maine →

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First Wind’s Bull Hill wind farm now on line, highlights wind power’s affordability

First Wind has another Maine wind farm under its belt, and it’s a project that once again highlights wind power’s ability to save utility customers money. The just-finished, 34-MW Bull Hill Wind project in Hancock County has entered commercial operations, the company announced. Bull Hill Wind features 19 Vestas V100 1.8-MW wind turbines that can … Continue reading First Wind’s Bull Hill wind farm now on line, highlights wind power’s affordability →

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First Wind announces completion of Bull Hill Wind Energy project

First Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company, announced that construction of its 34 megawatt (MW) Bull Hill Wind Farm has been completed and commercial operations have begun. Located on the ridges of Bull Hill and Heifer Hill in Hancock County, Maine, the wind farm features 19 1.8 MW wind turbines that have the capacity … Continue reading First Wind announces completion of Bull Hill Wind Energy project →

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Maine Wind Supply-Chain Shows Potential at National Offshore WINDPOWER Event

Maine Wind Industry Initiative is a supply chain development organization that provides wind energy development services to all Maine supply-chain categories. It identifies the capacity of the Maine industry and promotes those products and services nationally and globally. MWII also identifies resources, partners and suppliers for companies interested in doing business in the Northeast US. … Continue reading Maine Wind Supply-Chain Shows Potential at National Offshore WINDPOWER Event →

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