Consensus eludes energy corridor panel
The panel charged with devising ways to regulate energy corridors in Maine was again unable to reach an agreement on recommendations.
The 13-member Commission to Study Energy Infrastructure reconvened yesterday to put forth final recommendations to the Legislature, after failing to reach a consensus in November, but could not agree on whether to extend a moratorium on corridor development, according to the Portland Press Herald. Supporters of the moratorium said it would force Canada to back down on its opposition of liquefied natural gas terminals in Maine, since an energy corridor would allow Canada to ship its power through Maine to the Northeast, while opponents argued Canada would simply bypass Maine, costing the state billions in economic development.
The panel was, however, able to agree that the corridors should follow Interstate 95, only projects that lower energy prices should be approved and Maine should be able to lease space in the corridors.
The panel decided to issue divided reports, which will go to the legislative committee in charge of utility matters, according to the paper.
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