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Natural gas plan sparks opposition at Rockland forum
By Stephen Betts | Feb 23, 2021
Photo by: Stephen Betts More than 100 people turned out for a virtual meeting of the Rockland City Council concerning a proposal to extend a natural gas pipeline to the Midcoast.
Rockland A proposal to extend a natural gas pipeline to the Midcoast was met with a huge online turnout Feb. 23 with the overwhelming sentiment in opposition to the project.
More than 100 people logged on to the Feb. 23 meeting, where Summit Natural Gas made a presentation on its proposal. This was the largest turnout for a Rockland City Council online meeting since it began meeting that way in March 2020.
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Natural gas company announces plan to expand to Knox, Waldo counties
The company said roughly 100 new jobs will be created in the Midcoast by the construction of the $90 million project.
By Stephen BettsCourier Gazette
Summit Natural Gas of Maine plans to invest $90 million to extend its service into the Midcoast.
“The Midcoast is one of the last commercial centers in Maine without natural gas service, which is why Summit is committed to bringing this energy option to communities along Route 1,” Summit CEO Kurt Adams said in a news release Friday. “We are very excited to help Belfast, Camden, Rockland, and other towns in the region strengthen their economies while providing them with a lower emission fuel alternative.”
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Natural gas company announces plan to expand to Knox, Waldo counties
By Stephen Betts | Feb 05, 2021
This flyer was sent this week in the mail to homes in the Midcoast.
Summit Natural Gas of Maine announced Feb. 5 that it plans to extend its service into the Midcoast with a $90 million investment.
The company said in a news release Feb. 5 that its expansion to Knox and Waldo counties will bring safe and reliable natural gas to residential and commercial customers in communities along the Route 1 corridor including, Belfast, Camden, Rockland, Rockport and Thomaston.
The company said this will allow customers to convert from oil to cleaner burning natural gas.