Interest is building in Maine as companies solicit subscribers in emerging renewable energy projects, but comparing offers still requires a bit of legwork.
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Clean energy megaprojects, including in Maine, divide environmentalists
America’s patchwork of environmental and conservation groups have disparate opinions about large-scale renewable energy projects that could rise during President Biden’s tenure.
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Regulators launch investigation into CMP’s handling of solar projects
The unanimous decision Tuesday follows an uproar over Central Maine Power’s warning that connecting solar projects to the grid may be more costly than expected.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath planning board weighs whether to allow solar panels in historic downtown
The planning board first recommended a rule change that would allow solar panels to be installed in the historic district as long as they were not visible from the road late last year, but Bath city councilors agreed the proposal was too vague.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Upon reflection, Freeport board to consider allowing solar farms
Solar generation systems are not an allowed use; the planning board is scheduled to discuss amending its zoning Feb. 3.
Posted inTimes Record
Woolwich board approves 30-acre solar project
Construction may begin in June at hayfield off Route 1
Posted inTimes Record
Some environmentalists worry Bowdoin College’s new solar array will harm rare grassland
The 20-acre, 18,000-panel solar array will help offset the college’s energy consumption, but the land is situated on a rare, “critically imperiled” grassland that environmentalists worry will be harmed by the project.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Bath Iron Works set to buy energy from 6 Maine solar projects
The company didn’t disclose how much power it plans to purchase or the related cost savings it anticipates.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath council takes step forward in allowing solar panels on historic buildings
The proposed change to a city rule would allow solar panels to be installed on the roof where they’d be visible from the street.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Solar plan could save Yarmouth $3.15M over 20 years
Solar power generated from an array being built in Sidney is due to offset 85% of the town’s annual electricity expenses.