Greene says no to latest power plan to build 600-acre solar array

The 'overwhelming' vote to limit solar energy systems in town put and end to Swift Current Energy's plan to build a 600-acre solar array along parcels of private property in the CMP corridor.  

Maine attorney general warns consumers of misleading solar power ads

Solar energy customers have been advised that Maine does not require homeowners to convert to solar and that the state does not offer incentives, grants, rebates or tax credits to install home solar panels.

Maine gets $65 million to improve solar and wind power connections to the grid

Computer software and hardware are expected to boost power generation at solar and wind farms and help reduce bottlenecks in connecting renewable energy to CMP's and Versant's grids.

Waterville board votes to approve plans for solar farm off County Road

US agriculture chief announces $1.9 million loan to build a solar project in West Gardiner

Small businesses, including farms, will receive federal money to install rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects, low-energy lighting, heat pump systems and help to advance clean energy projects.

Community solar is booming in Maine, but who owns the projects?

A Maine Monitor analysis finds developers have bundled projects, then sold them to some of the world’s largest corporations and investment firms.

New England grid operator says it’s prepared for peak electricity demands this summer

ISO-New England says it will have sufficient electricity to meet consumer demand, though an extreme heat wave could test the grid's capacity.

Waterville City Council approves rezoning for Webb Road solar farm

Property owner Leo St. Peter still needs approval from the Planning Board to build the solar garden.

Waterville City Council to consider rezoning land on Webb Road for solar farm

Councilors are scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St. for a budget workshop, followed by the regular council meeting.

CMP ratepayers could see bills jump 12% to cover rising solar power subsidies

The utility is asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission for permission to bill ratepayers $116 million for subsidies paid to solar developers in the net energy billing program that is part of Maine's effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions.