The transition off fossil fuels is well underway. Maine can lead or be left behind.
solar energy
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Bipartisan reform advances Maine solar while protecting Maine ratepayers
The proposal we support will not end net energy billing. Nor will it destroy solar expansion in Maine.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine can’t afford to lose our clean-energy momentum now
L.D. 1986 will ensure an accurate accounting of net energy costs and benefits and fund solar facilities for low- and moderate-income Mainers.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Get the facts straight when debating solar programs
You want to talk about concerning subsidies and incentives? Let’s talk about fossil fuel.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The Legislature must limit future electric rate increases
Older Mainers stand to gain if our legislators reform the solar payment law now.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Natural gas price spikes, not solar, to blame for soaring power bills
The Maine Legislature shouldn’t allow the Public Advocate to hinder efforts to grow and strengthen the community solar program.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
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.
Posted inBusiness
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.