But leaders from both communities downplay the likelihood that the worst-case scenario would play out and say that solar farms are likely to break even or be profitable.
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This outspoken refrigeration technician is LePage’s go-to energy policy adviser
A ‘kindred spirit,’ James LaBrecque advises the governor to embrace heat pumps. Critics warn that vision’s too narrow.
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Upset over PUC’s solar decision, LePage wishes regulators would resign
The governor criticizes his own appointees to the Public Utilities Commission for preserving incentives for solar customers, while environmentalists and solar installers say the board didn’t go far enough.
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Maine regulators seek middle ground in residential solar incentives
Solar installers decry the new PUC rule, foreshadowing a fresh fight in the Legislature.
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New solar array set to power Jefferson camp for decades
The grid-tied solar electric array installed on a barn at the Wavus Camp for Girls can produce more than 42,000 kilowatt hours of electricity per year.
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Largest solar array in Maine set to go online
The nearly 5-megawatt solar farm in Madison is the largest in the state, occupying 22 acres with roughly 26,000 solar panels
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Green energy producers hopeful despite Trump’s coal promise
The president-elect vowed to revitalize the coal industry, but solar and wind already play bigger roles in the energy mix.
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When the time comes, what new heating system will you choose?
If your furnace is wheezing, now is a good time to plan ahead.
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Open Book: A green house handbook for the rest of us
Bowdoin resident Helen Watts has written two accessible booklets on saving energy in the home you have.
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Saving water and energy at heart of growth at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
New construction at the Boothbay garden will emphasize energy efficiency and water conservation.