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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MaineHealth commits to solar power for half of its energy needs
The state’s largest health care system has signed deals with 3 solar developers and says it expects to save $1 million a year in electricity costs.
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Waterville Planning Board recommends council rezone properties for solar farms
City Planner Ann Beverage reported Wednesday that Planning Board member Tom Nale Jr. resigned from the board Tuesday.
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Solar project zoning tops Waterville planning board agenda
The Waterville Planning Board on Monday will consider making recommendations to the City Council on creating a solar farm district in the zoning ordinance and rezoning parts of County and Webb roads for solar farms.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Opponents of net metering threaten Maine’s solar projects, state officials say
Gov. Janet Mills and Maine Public Utilities Commission Chair Phil Bartlett say a group is trying to interfere with a state program that promotes clean energy.
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Waterville council to review $4.4 million in capital improvement requests
The City Council on Tuesday also is slated to consider taking a final vote to accept a coronavirus grant, approve a lease option for a solar facility and recognize June as Maine Pride Month.
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Waterville Planning Board delays vote on solar farm requests
The Waterville Planning Board lost its livestream link to its meeting Monday and decided to postpone voting on whether to recommend rezoning properties on County and Webb roads to allow for solar farms.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Maine can reduce emissions without CMP project
A backer of the proposal overlooks current and potential increases in solar and wind capacity.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Reflecting interest in solar energy, Diversified Communications acquires 3 trade shows
The West Coast events focus on renewable energy.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Solar energy incentives bill moves forward
In an initial vote, the Maine House supports a bill that would re-establish incentives that allow homeowners to receive credits on their electric bill for energy fed back into the power grid.