Business owner John Fortier pleaded with the Waterville City Council to do its “due diligence” and address the problems, which include drug dealing and people jumping on his business roof.
solar energy
Waterville Planning Board to consider solar projects, short-term rental rules
The board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Mid-Maine Technical Center at Waterville Senior High School.
Maine’s first multitown solar project nears completion
The 4-megawatt project will provide power to municipal buildings in Topsham, Rangeley, Dover-Foxcroft, Rockland, Vassalboro and the Vassalboro Community School.
Solar wins big in project selection to advance Maine’s clean energy goals
The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved contracts Tuesday for 17 renewable power projects as part of the state’s effort to reduce fossil fuel consumption and advance climate goals.
Boston firm acquires 10 Maine community solar projects
Nexamp Inc. said it purchased the projects, each with a generating capacity of 5 megawatts, from Dimension Renewable Energy of Atlanta.
Waterville council to consider leasing land for a $4 million-plus skating rink
The Alfond Youth & Community Center plans to raise funds for the indoor, one-season hockey and recreational skating facility, and is asking the City Council if it would support leasing city-owned property for the rink.
Solar farm on 42 acres touted as ‘benefiting Mainers’ approved off Augusta’s Civic Center Drive
A 2.5-megawatt, approximately 8,000-panel, solar farm would provide electricity to an unnamed Maine business, officials said.
Investment firm proposes $100 million trio of solar projects for Maine
The proposal offers further proof of Maine’s growing appeal as a location for solar energy farms.
Solar energy farm subscribers in Maine can get a break on electric bills
A Boston-based solar energy developer that’s planning to build 3 solar farms in Maine has begun a marketing campaign offering CMP customers a 15% credit.
Irish solar developer’s projects in Maine attract $100 million investment
Projects being built by Dublin-based BNRG Renewables and Dirigo Solar LLC in Portland are only the first phase of three large endeavors planned to come online by 2024.