By Abigail W. Adams Lincoln County News news story A sunny day in Edgecomb has new meaning due to a recently constructed solar farm on River Road. The solar farm, which is the second in Maine and the first to be member-owned, is ready to harvest energy from the sun to reduce the electric bills Read More
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Solar Boom in Maine Masks Lack of Support
The looming loss or reduction of subsidies and the ‘worst’ state incentives in New England cast shadows on the energy option. By Tux Turkel, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story Solar power installers have never been busier in Maine. They’re covering roofs at dozens of homes. They’re putting up high-profile commercial projects, such as Read More
Future of Solar Energy in Maine Still Cloudy
Disagreements persist over how generators, ratepayers and utilities may benefit from the clean power of the sun. By Tux Turkel, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story The tussle over the future of solar energy in Maine also is a fight over competing visions for how to develop the limitless resource. One continues the existing Read More
LePage, Clean-energy Advocates Clash Over Governor’s Agenda
At issue are the governor’s proposals that reflect his skepticism over ratepayer charges to support conservation. By Tux Turkel, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story Gov. Paul LePage has submitted three bills to the Legislature aimed at lowering energy costs, but clean-energy advocates said Tuesday that the measures would dismantle years of state policies Read More
South Portland Targets Landfill for Solar Project
If the city gets an OK from pending legislation, it could move forward on a community-scale solar farm. By Kelley Bouchard, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story SOUTH PORTLAND — Undaunted by drizzling rain, Tex Haeuser climbs the man-made hill at a good clip, eager to show off the city’s former landfill. Stretching to Read More
Maine PUC’s Solar Power Study Released Today Shows Enormous Benefits
Rooftop Solar Power Delivers More Value Than Electricity Derived From Power Plants News Release Augusta, ME – The Maine Public Utilities Commission has released a study that gives a quantitative value for solar power produced in Maine. The study was in response to legislation passed last year. It focused on “distributed” solar, meaning solar that is Read More
South Portland Charges Ahead with Going ‘Green’
The city leases electric cars, installs power-up stations and plans a solar farm as it accelerates its environmental sustainability efforts. By Kelley Bouchard, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story SOUTH PORTLAND — The Nissan Leaf barely hummed as City Manager Jim Gailey drove along Highland Avenue, turned onto Evans Street and pulled into the Read More
Electric Car Use in Maine Gets a Boost, Closer Study from State Pilot Project
By Darren Fishell, BDN Staff Bangor Daily News news story PORTLAND, Maine — If given about 20 minutes, the new electric car charger being installed at the Hyatt Place hotel can deliver roughly 80 miles of range. It will be the most powerful charger north of Boston, according to its developer Tim Soley. It is Read More
