Maine’s solar energy landscape is dominated by large, out-of-state corporations. Advocates for cooperative ownership say there’s a better way.
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Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoinham chooses Nexamp to provide solar power for the town
Bowdoinham has subscribed to Nexamp Community Solar Farms to power their municipal buildings.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland-North Yarmouth school district to consider solar options
The Cumberland Town Council strongly encourages SAD 51 to build a solar field to supply all of its campuses.
Posted inMaine
Want to save on energy costs? Waterville man charts path for others to follow
Electricity costs are spiking, but Steve Kahl has taken steps to make his house more energy efficient and insulate himself from volatile energy prices.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Solar industry, CMP reach settlement over connection delays
The agreement would require CMP to spend $700,000 in shareholders’ money to help speed grid connections.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s solar stumbles slow move to clean power
We need utilities, regulators and business to work together to decarbonize, but that’s not what we’re getting
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Windfall to solar developers will further spike Maine electricity rates
The Legislature should give the PUC the discretion to reject projects that are not in the public interest because of their expense or location.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Long delays throw shade on Maine’s community solar boom
Solar developers hope customers will be patient, as the industry and utilities work through growing pains.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Steel prices stall work on Falmouth’s solar array
The town is now shooting for completion next summer of the project at the Woods Road landfill.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mainers face double-digit shock in 2022 electricity supply rates
Experts say the expected increase is primarily a result of rising prices for natural gas. Maine’s solar policies also could increase rates in the coming years.