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Published
October 15, 2022

Green Divide: LePage, Mills environmental records a study in contrasts

While governor, LePage rolled back environmental regulations and stifled renewable energy in the hopes of growing the economy. Mills reversed most of these policies and embraced the state's role as a leader in fighting climate change.
Published
October 14, 2022

Displeasure with solar projects at Interstate 95 interchanges prompts Augusta officials to seek additional regulations

City officials acknowledge the city's solar development rules don't apply to the state's under-construction solar farms, but say the highly visible projects have prompted many residents to have reservations about allowing too much solar development in Augusta.
Published
April 3, 2022

Bowdoinham chooses Nexamp to provide solar power for the town

Bowdoinham has subscribed to Nexamp Community Solar Farms to power their municipal buildings.
Published
December 21, 2021

Biden administration moves to expand solar power on U.S. land

Almost 1,400 square miles of public land has been identified, and if developed, could produce enough electricity for 29 million homes.
Published
December 19, 2021

Our View: Maine’s solar stumbles slow move to clean power

We need utilities, regulators and business to work together to decarbonize, but that’s not what we’re getting

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Published
December 17, 2021

Yarmouth expects savings with solar power deal

The town is expected to offset about 92% of its municipal electricity bill.
Published
December 13, 2021

Long delays throw shade on Maine’s community solar boom

Solar developers hope customers will be patient, as the industry and utilities work through growing pains.
Published
November 23, 2021

Bath-area schools to use solar energy in effort to save $40,000 annually

RSU 1 Superintendent Patrick Manuel said the solar power agreement is estimated to save the school district between $850,000 to $900,000 over the contract’s 20-year lifespan.
Published
November 15, 2021

Forum: National carbon tax more efficient route to clean air
Published
September 15, 2021

Bath church in historic district to install rooftop solar

Church member Sam Saltonstall said the rooftop solar array is expected to power the majority of the building, saving about $9,000 on its electric bill over a five-year period.