CMP continues work on corridor the day after Mainers voted to stop it.3 Nov 2021
Can the CMP corridor be stopped?
That law prohibits the CMP corridor from being built. Part of the DEP order requires the company to stabilize the ground in the corridor that has been chewed up by heavy equipment. To prevent erosion, the company is spreading the multiple piles of wood grindings along much of the corridor.1 Dec 2021
Why is the CMP corridor bad?
The CMP corridor is a bad deal for Maine. It would permanently damage undeveloped forest and wildlife habitat, stifle the local renewable energy industry, and jeopardize the creation of clean energy jobs. The corridor won't reduce global greenhouse gas emissions or create sustainable jobs for Maine people.
How much of the CMP corridor has been cut?
Of the 53 miles of Segment 1 of the corridor, 29 miles have already been cut, according to officials. THE FORKS, Maine — The Central Maine Power (CMP) corridor is designed to bring hydropower from Quebec to the New England energy grid.11 Oct 2021
Where does the CMP corridor go?
The CMP Corridor refers to a 145 mile stretch of land, which reaches across central and northern Maine. CMP is planning on using the territory for the placement of new electric transmission lines.25 Oct 2021
How will the CMP corridor help Maine?
What is the Proposed CMP Corridor? Central Maine Power (CMP) is proposing to build a 145-mile transmission line through the heart of Maine to send hydropower from Quebec to electricity customers in Massachusetts. The corridor won't reduce global greenhouse gas emissions or create sustainable jobs for Maine people.
Where is the CMP corridor located?
Maine
Where does the CMP corridor start?
It is structured to block the corridor on three fronts. The first part would make electric transmission lines illegal in the Upper Kennebec region — a 43,300-acre region roughly defined as being between Bingham and Wayman Lake, north of Route 201, east of Jackman to Long Pond, and west to the Canadian border.27 Sept 2021
Will Maine get power from the CMP corridor?
The law, set to take effect Sunday, comes from a ballot initiative approved by Maine voters in November. It would ban high-voltage transmission lines from the region where the CMP corridor is being built, and require more legislative approval for similar projects in the future.15 Dec 2021