Electricity Two Energy Proposals Boost Maine's Power Position ; Growing Demand From New Brunswick Could Give Maine a Buyer for Its Vastly Underutilized Generating Capacit

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A projected electricity shortage in eastern Canada is presenting an opportunity for Maine to sell surplus power to the Maritimes, creating new revenue for the state's power-generating stations.

Several hurdles still exist, but the expected Canadian shortfall could help re-start idled Maine plants that burn wood waste and mean additional output from existing generators. It also could provide a ready market for wind turbines proposed for Maine, including a $68 million project at Mars Hill in Aroostook County.

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Electricity Two Energy Proposals Boost Maine's Power Position ; Growing Demand From New Brunswick Could Give Maine a Buyer for Its Vastly Underutilized Generating Capacit

New England utilities have been buying Canadian power for years, especially in the summer, when air conditioning use in the region is high. And until now, Canada could meet its own winter heating demands without importing power from Maine.

Now that's changing. And beyond the opportunities for Maine, energy planners see the potential to create a more efficient, reliable transmission grid tha...

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