solar energy
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PublishedAugust 11, 2020
Maine Voices: Large-scale solar development rush must strike delicate balance
As projects attract investment, the risk to natural areas is high, but with careful planning, so is the reward of clean energy and good jobs.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2020
Irish solar developer’s projects in Maine attract $100 million investment
Projects being built by Dublin-based BNRG Renewables and Dirigo Solar LLC in Portland are only the first phase of three large endeavors planned to come online by 2024.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2020
Cape green-lights new solar panel project
The array will provide more than three-quarters of the municipality's electrical needs, and save the town $900,000 over the lifetime of the project.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2020
Portland, South Portland advance climate action partnership
The South Portland City Council will vote Tuesday on an agreement to prioritize future legislative action that would allow municipalities to pursue energy priorities, such as phasing out natural gas in favor of renewables.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2020
$190 million solar project proposed in Unity Township, Benton and Clinton
If the Three Corners Solar Project in Unity Township, Benton and Clinton is approved by the Maine Public Utilities Commission and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, construction could begin in 2021.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
MaineHealth commits to solar power for half of its energy needs
The state's largest health care system has signed deals with 3 solar developers and says it expects to save $1 million a year in electricity costs.
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PublishedJune 16, 2020
Opponents of net metering threaten Maine’s solar projects, state officials say
Gov. Janet Mills and Maine Public Utilities Commission Chair Phil Bartlett say a group is trying to interfere with a state program that promotes clean energy.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
The Force Field
Frith Farm walks the walk. The little farm in Scarborough produces organic food for its neighbors and green energy for its operations, fostering biodiversity and community.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2019
Commentary: Three new technologies could reshape Maine’s economy, climate in a good way
Solar power, storage batteries and super-efficient appliances are riding into the state, and we should welcome them with open arms.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2019
Another View: Maine can reduce emissions without CMP project
A backer of the proposal overlooks current and potential increases in solar and wind capacity.
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