The Conservation Law Foundation’s appeal comes while lawmakers consider reversing a reduction in incentives through legislation.
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Hanna Sihler is a Solar Ambassador who spreads the power of sunshine
The University of New England student is rushing to raise funds to install solar energy at Camp Ketcha.
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With solar projects trending up in recent years, many worry new regulations may impede future growth
Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield is ramping up efforts to train solar workers even as industry growth in Maine lags behind other Northeast states.
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The Elder: Alfred Padula
The former intelligence expert and educator has turned his retirement into a crusade to help combat climate change.
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Maine Voices: A shared vision of energy policy points to an ‘electric future’ that benefits all
Using the sun’s energy would be good for people and businesses, including investor-owned utilities.
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Solar energy advocates call on PUC to reconsider decision to reduce incentive
The filing is regarded as a likely precursor to a court challenge of the Maine Public Utilities Commission ruling that changed the financial incentives for solar energy customers.
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Bills to expand solar incentives in Maine ready to launch
Two frontrunners intend to enhance solar incentives, and could supercede recent changes from the state’s utilities commission.
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U.S. leaders fiddle while rest of world seeks climate action
The new administration stands apart from most Americans, in surveys, and the international community on the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Environmental groups to make hard push to reverse Maine’s new solar rules
They say the PUC’s ‘extreme’ changes, which are opposed by the governor for different reasons, will stifle industry investment and were improperly adopted.
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Movies + sustainability: The birds and bees star in 8 movies we think you should see
On Oscar weekend, Source staffers give their picks for the best films about climate change, Greenpeace and vanishing species.