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solar energy

Published
June 21, 2023

Commentary: Maine can’t afford to lose our clean-energy momentum now

L.D. 1986 will ensure an accurate accounting of net energy costs and benefits and fund solar facilities for low- and moderate-income Mainers.
Published
June 18, 2023

Commentary: Get the facts straight when debating solar programs

You want to talk about concerning subsidies and incentives? Let's talk about fossil fuel.
Published
June 7, 2023

Commentary: The Legislature must limit future electric rate increases

Older Mainers stand to gain if our legislators reform the solar payment law now.
Published
May 23, 2023

Commentary: Natural gas price spikes, not solar, to blame for soaring power bills

The Maine Legislature shouldn’t allow  the Public Advocate to hinder efforts to grow and strengthen the community solar program.
Published
May 21, 2023

Commentary: Solar power is driving up electricity rates for no good reason

To continue to move forward with legislation that incentivizes and subsidizes these resources is irresponsible at best and negligent at worst.

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Published
May 10, 2023

Maine Public Advocate: Legislature must act now to save ratepayers from PUC solar program

An effective utility tax of about $275 per year on every CMP and Versant ratepayer simply cannot stand.
Published
April 14, 2023

Soured on solar? Costs, technical delays dampen outlook in Maine

Community solar farms, which sprouted after a 2019 law went into effect, now face challenges including higher costs for Mainers and glitches in hooking up to the grid.
Published
April 6, 2023

Harris promotes huge community solar deal in Georgia visit

The deal calls for solar projects capable of generating 1.2 gigawatts of electricity in Maine, Illinois and Maryland.
Published
March 16, 2023

Boston seeking to limit fossil fuel use in new buildings

New buildings that rely on fossil fuels would be required to install solar panels in anticipation of a future conversion.
Published
February 16, 2023

Commentary: Reducing energy costs must be Augusta’s first priority

We must bring transparency to PUC dealings, reform or repeal net billing and stop picking winners and losers when it comes to energy policy.