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solar energy

Published
May 21, 2023

Commentary: Solar power is driving up electricity rates for no good reason

To continue to move forward with legislation that incentivizes and subsidizes these resources is irresponsible at best and negligent at worst.
Published
May 10, 2023

Maine Public Advocate: Legislature must act now to save ratepayers from PUC solar program

An effective utility tax of about $275 per year on every CMP and Versant ratepayer simply cannot stand.
Published
April 14, 2023

Soured on solar? Costs, technical delays dampen outlook in Maine

Community solar farms, which sprouted after a 2019 law went into effect, now face challenges including higher costs for Mainers and glitches in hooking up to the grid.
Published
April 6, 2023

Harris promotes huge community solar deal in Georgia visit

The deal calls for solar projects capable of generating 1.2 gigawatts of electricity in Maine, Illinois and Maryland.
Published
March 16, 2023

Boston seeking to limit fossil fuel use in new buildings

New buildings that rely on fossil fuels would be required to install solar panels in anticipation of a future conversion.

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Published
February 16, 2023

Commentary: Reducing energy costs must be Augusta’s first priority

We must bring transparency to PUC dealings, reform or repeal net billing and stop picking winners and losers when it comes to energy policy.
Published
September 21, 2022

Our View: You’re going to see a lot more solar panels in Maine

Opposition to a new array in Augusta shows the difficulty of siting new power generation. But it’s far better than the alternative.
Published
August 16, 2022

Commentary: Inflation Reduction Act supports robust clean-energy economy in Maine

Solar companies like mine are now eager to increase our investment in the state.
Published
August 15, 2022

Commercial solar industry on track to spend $540 million in Maine by 2027, study shows

But critics say the conclusions of the report by a renewable energy trade group ignore the potential impact development subsidies will have on electric rates.
Published
June 14, 2022

Nexamp breaks ground on Winthrop solar farm to benefit MaineHealth

The project will provide savings on electricity to MaineHealth and supply 5 megawatts of AC power to the Central Maine Power grid.