solar power
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PublishedAugust 11, 2020
Maine Voices: Large-scale solar development rush must strike delicate balance
As projects attract investment, the risk to natural areas is high, but with careful planning, so is the reward of clean energy and good jobs.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2020
$190 million solar project proposed in Unity Township, Benton and Clinton
If the Three Corners Solar Project in Unity Township, Benton and Clinton is approved by the Maine Public Utilities Commission and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, construction could begin in 2021.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
Large-scale solar project in Oakland set for construction this year
Encore Renewable Energy of Vermont is planning a 5-megawatt array designed to generate enough power to meet the annual demand of 10,000 homes.
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PublishedApril 20, 2020
Maine’s clean-energy progress stopped cold by coronavirus
Risk of infection stalls near-term growth for rooftop solar, heat pumps and energy audits and could slow momentum on the state's climate fight.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2020
Portland council endorses solar initiative with 8-0 vote
The city estimates it could save $500,000 a year by joining the state's first renewable energy consortium, which was made possible by legislation that allows municipalities and businesses to receive cash credits for using solar energy.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2020
Falmouth contract could offset 70% of energy needs with solar
The proposal would save about $100,000 a year- around 40% - on the town's energy bill, says the town's finance director.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2020
Solar collective could provide Portland with cheaper, cleaner electricity
A city official estimates that joining a consortium with other large-scale electricity users, such as L.L. Bean and Nestle Waters, could save the city roughly $500,000 a year.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2020
Yarmouth committee recommends purchase of ‘remote’ solar energy
The move would mean less risk to the town and more cost savings.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2020
Cape Elizabeth seeks partner for solar project
Under the proposal, the town would provide the land and the developer would bear the cost of the project and maintain the system for up to 20 years.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2020
Bath sheds lights on solar power option
If adopted, the town would use solar power to run municipal facilities, shaving $80,000 off the city's $400,000 annual electricity bill.
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