The Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee next will seek ways for Maine to pick the right mix of projects to provide the greatest benefits at the lowest cost.
solar energy
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Solar offers significant economic, ratepayer benefits in Maine, report says
The report was released by solar energy industry advocates in advance of a legislative hearing to consider pausing, diluting or repealing a Maine solar incentive program.
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Lawmakers, including some Democrats, worry Maine’s solar policies too generous
Three Republican-sponsored bills that would trim or roll back incentive programs for solar energy installations face a public hearing next week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Monmouth residents to vote Tuesday on solar moratorium
If passed, the moratorium would halt work on a solar array planned for a 55-acre site at 483 Ridge Road.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine politicians, regulators must do more to hold CMP accountable
Otherwise, the utility will remain the largest obstacle Maine faces in its goals to provide reliable power to its people and combat climate change.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
CMP chairman: CMP is on the team for Maine’s renewable-energy future
We believe we can ensure the safe integration of solar projects and do so at a lower cost for the developers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
State regulator launches probe into future of Maine’s electric grid
The investigation comes after controversy over Central Maine Power’s estimated costs for connecting solar energy farms to the grid.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Solar installer Insource Renewables joins ReVision Energy
The two Maine-based, employee-owned companies said the deal will help them tackle the regulatory and workforce challenges in Maine’s rapidly expanding solar market.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
CMP blames solar controversy on midlevel engineers
The utility’s top executive tells lawmakers that initial estimates of grid upgrade costs were sent to solar developers without proper review.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Under pressure, CMP says it can do faster, cheaper solar hookups
The change in direction comes a day after the governor called for an investigation into the utility’s revised grid upgrade charges to developers.