Interest is building in Maine as companies solicit subscribers in emerging renewable energy projects, but comparing offers still requires a bit of legwork.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World
Clean energy megaprojects, including in Maine, divide environmentalists
America’s patchwork of environmental and conservation groups have disparate opinions about large-scale renewable energy projects that could rise during President Biden’s tenure.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Regulators launch investigation into CMP’s handling of solar projects
The unanimous decision Tuesday follows an uproar over Central Maine Power’s warning that connecting solar projects to the grid may be more costly than expected.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board approves mobile home park expansion — with conditions
The board also voted 7-0 to elect Samantha Burdick its chairperson, succeeding Paul Lussier, who resigned recently.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Some environmentalists worry Bowdoin College’s new solar array will harm rare grassland
The 20-acre, 18,000-panel solar array will help offset the college’s energy consumption, but the land is situated on a rare, “critically imperiled” grassland that environmentalists worry will be harmed by the project.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bath Iron Works set to buy energy from 6 Maine solar projects
The company didn’t disclose how much power it plans to purchase or the related cost savings it anticipates.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council votes to prohibit overnight winter parking
The City Council vote Tuesday allows people to park on The Concourse overnight from Dec. 1 to April 30 as long as the city is not plowing or removing snow from that area.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville business owner says late-night crowd urinates, defecates in street
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Two Maine towns set to share 30-acre solar farm
The project, using 10,500 bifacial solar panels, is scheduled for completion in 2021.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine’s renewable-energy industry gets a double shot in the arm
Major new solar and offshore wind projects help position us as a hub to start, grow and maintain energy businesses.