The governor criticizes his own appointees to the Public Utilities Commission for preserving incentives for solar customers, while environmentalists and solar installers say the board didn’t go far enough.
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Maine regulators seek middle ground in residential solar incentives
Solar installers decry the new PUC rule, foreshadowing a fresh fight in the Legislature.
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Maine’s largest solar farm prepares to power up
The project in Madison, more than twice the size of others in the state, will supply 3,000 homes and small businesses.
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Green energy producers hopeful despite Trump’s coal promise
The president-elect vowed to revitalize the coal industry, but solar and wind already play bigger roles in the energy mix.
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When the time comes, what new heating system will you choose?
If your furnace is wheezing, now is a good time to plan ahead.
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Open Book: A green house handbook for the rest of us
Bowdoin resident Helen Watts has written two accessible booklets on saving energy in the home you have.
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Saving water and energy at heart of growth at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
New construction at the Boothbay garden will emphasize energy efficiency and water conservation.
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Arguments over homeowner solar take focus at Maine PUC hearing: Who pays?
A host of residents and installation companies testify against the agency’s proposal to reduce net metering benefits, while utility company representatives and the LePage administration say it’s time to restructure the program.
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Pika Energy in Westbrook wins $875,000 federal grant
The grant is part of the energy department’s SunShot initiative, aimed at improving the efficiency of solar energy installations.
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Maine PUC proposing to phase out incentives for home solar panels
Current owners would retain the benefits for 15 years, while new owners would see theirs phased out over 10 years.