by Fred Bever Maine Public news story The future of solar power in Maine is once again up for grabs in the state Legislature. And powerful interests from Maine and around the country are trying to shape the outcome. Fortunat Mueller is not a fan of a decision on solar energy that the Maine Public Read More
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Forum Explores Renewable Energy for Waldoboro
Forum explores renewable energy for Waldoboro By Beth A. Birmingham Village Soup news story WALDOBORO — The Waldoboro Renewable Energy Group hosted a forum April 4 on the potential for solar energy to power town buildings, residences and commercial enterprises. Featured presenters were Belfast Assistant City Planner Sadie Lloyd and Tim Schneider of the Public Read More
Green Power Advocates Press Regulators to Adopt Solar-friendly Rules
by Steve Collins, staff writer Sun Journal news story AUGUSTA — Solar power advocates are asking Maine utility regulators to reconsider a recent ruling they say will crimp the growth of a much-needed new energy source. A coalition of critics filed a formal petition Tuesday with the Maine Public Utilities Commission calling on it to Read More
Solar Advocates Petition PUC to Reconsider Net Metering Decision
The filing is regarded as a likely precursor to a potential court challenge of the Maine Public Utilities Commission that changed the financial incentives for solar energy customers. by Kevin Miller, staff writer Portland Press Herald news story AUGUSTA – A coalition of organizations and businesses are petitioning the Maine Public Utilities Commission to reconsider Read More
Solar Benefits All Ratepayers
Adding more renewables to Maine’s energy mix will save money, lower the cost of electricity and create jobs. By Steve Hinchman, director of financing for ReVision Energy in Portland, Maine’s largest solar installation company Maine Sunday Telegram op-ed Once again, the electric utility industry is spreading the same old tired falsehoods about solar net metering Read More
Crucial Battle Over Solar Panel Incentives Goes to Maine PUC
Many Maine jobs are at stake as a proposal to reduce the credits for power fed to the grid from home rooftops is debated at a hearing. by Tux Turkel, staff writer Portland Press Herald news story SOLAR PANEL HEARING WHEN: Monday, 1 p.m. WHERE: Worster Room of Maine Public Utilities Commission building, 101 Second Read More
Communities Will Pay for Maine’s Shortsighted Solar Policy
The lack of state support for municipal projects will keep cities and towns from reaping much-needed energy savings. By the Portland Press Herald editorial board Here’s the good news: Portland officials decided unanimously this week to proceed with a municipal solar project that could save taxpayers millions of dollars and diversify the local energy mix Read More
Portland Councilors OK Solar Array at Landfill
By Ed Morin MPBN news story Portland City Councilors voted last night to proceed with development of a solar-power array atop an old landfill in the city. The measure would authorize the city manager to negotiate an agreement with ReVision Energy for installation of a 660 kilowatt solar power array on the closed and capped Read More
Belfast Takes the Sun and Runs with It
By Ethan Andrews news writer Republican Journal news story Belfast — Over the past year, Belfast has quietly become a leader among Maine municipalities investing in renewable energy sources, and it’s done it so with a core tenet of renewable energy: use what you already have. There’s also been a bit of luck and good Read More
