The Select Board considers whether the town should work with a company seeking to enroll local residents in a Penobscot-area solar project.
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Farmington board OKs solar project with conditions
The Farmington Planning Board approved a 1-megawatt solar project on Farmington Falls Road after extensive questions and concerns from board members and residents.
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Plug-in solar is coming to Maine with Janet Mills’ approval
The Democratic governor signed a proposal into law to allow small, plug-in generators amid a time of global energy price volatility.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Plug-in solar could be coming to Maine thanks to this bill
Proponents argue that these small generators could lower household electricity bills for a relatively low upfront cost.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
How a change to net energy billing could cost a few Mainers tens of thousands
A ‘drafting error’ in a 2025 law could force dozens of residents to forfeit investments in community solar. Lawmakers are working on a fix.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Maine to benefit from new solar projects across New England
Nearly 30% of the power generated by five selected projects — including two within the state — would benefit Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine community solar companies sue over changes to net energy billing laws
A group of 11 companies claim a monthly charge that could start in January violates their constitutional rights.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Passamaquoddy solar project wins approval, but its federal funding remains uncertain
The Indian Township project’s future now depends on whether the federal government will honor a renewable energy grant secured more than a year ago.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Trump administration seeks to claw back $62 million in low-income solar grants for Maine
The Governor’s Energy Office said Friday that it had received a termination letter from the Environmental Protection Agency for funding it had promised last year.
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Maine could lose $62M low-income solar grant under EPA proposal
The Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly moving to terminate billions nationwide in already-awarded grants designed to offer solar energy to low-income communities.