AVANGRID: Maine Supreme Court Rules State-Issued Lease for NECEC Transmission Project Valid
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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In a long-anticipated decision, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that the State of Maine acted within its constitutional authority in granting a lease to NECEC developers for the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) transmission line project.
Key Points:
- In a long-anticipated decision, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court today ruled that the State of Maine acted within its constitutional authority in granting a lease to NECEC developers for the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) transmission line project.
- The serious need for the NECEC project to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, combat climate change, and lower regional energy prices remains unchanged.
- We are pleased with todays ruling and look forward to determining our next steps for this critical project.
- The court issued its decision in a 50-page ruling, which can be found here .