solar energy
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PublishedDecember 27, 2016
Maine’s largest solar farm prepares to power up
The project in Madison, more than twice the size of others in the state, will supply 3,000 homes and small businesses.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2016
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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PublishedNovember 20, 2016
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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PublishedNovember 6, 2016
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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PublishedNovember 6, 2016
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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PublishedOctober 17, 2016
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 reduce net metering benefits, while utility company representatives and the LePage administration say it's time to restructure the program.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2016
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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PublishedSeptember 13, 2016
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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PublishedSeptember 7, 2016
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.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2016
Letter to the editor: Let’s be enlightened about solar energy
The sun offers us a renewable, environmentally friendly source of energy if we choose to harness it. I made that choice, largely because I wanted to reduce my carbon footprint. Now a special meter on our barn, where the solar panels are installed, keeps track of any unused energy that is sent back to “the […]
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