Dozens of ideas being promoted by lawmakers this year represent the next phase of state government’s aggressive effort to address a rapidly changing climate.
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Posted inTimes Record
Woolwich board approves 30-acre solar project
Construction may begin in June at hayfield off Route 1
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Unprecedented wave of solar development spurs land rush in Maine
Over the next few years, solar energy farms will be popping up across Maine, which has no specific rules for where such projects should be sited.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook moves forward with solar power plan
A solar farm at the Sandy Hill landfill is expected offset all energy used by municipal buildings, including the schools.
Posted inMaine
Community solar development approved in Richmond
The project is among the most recent to be approved as renewable energy companies vie to get connected to the power grid in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine PUC denies reconsideration of disputed clean-energy contracts
Two failed bidders have questioned whether some of the approved projects would ever be built or achieve the promised benefits.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s first multitown solar project nears completion
The 4-megawatt project will provide power to municipal buildings in Topsham, Rangeley, Dover-Foxcroft, Rockland, Vassalboro and the Vassalboro Community School.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Solar wins big in project selection to advance Maine’s clean energy goals
The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved contracts Tuesday for 17 renewable power projects as part of the state’s effort to reduce fossil fuel consumption and advance climate goals.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Boston firm acquires 10 Maine community solar projects
Nexamp Inc. said it purchased the projects, each with a generating capacity of 5 megawatts, from Dimension Renewable Energy of Atlanta.
Posted inMaine
Solar farm on 42 acres touted as ‘benefiting Mainers’ approved off Augusta’s Civic Center Drive
A 2.5-megawatt, approximately 8,000-panel, solar farm would provide electricity to an unnamed Maine business, officials said.