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.
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Arguments over homeowner solar take focus at Maine PUC hearing: Who pays?
A host of residents and installation companies testify against the agency’s proposal to phase out net metering, while utility company representatives and a LePage administration say it’s time to scale back the incentive.
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Pika Energy in Westbrook wins $875,000 federal grant
The grant is part of the energy department’s SunShot initiative, aimed at improving the efficiency of solar energy installations.
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Maine PUC proposing to phase out incentives for home solar panels
Current owners would retain the benefits for 15 years, while new owners would see theirs phased out over 10 years.
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Portland council opts to negotiate deal to build solar array at landfill
The city would pay $150,000 over six years to have the panels installed, and expects to save $3.2 million in energy costs over the life of the project.