A group of 11 companies claim a monthly charge that could start in January violates their constitutional rights.
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Passamaquoddy solar project wins approval, but its federal funding remains uncertain
The Indian Township project’s future now depends on whether the federal government will honor a renewable energy grant secured more than a year ago.
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Andover residents challenge ‘eyesore’ solar expansion
The citizen initiative seeks to limit the size of solar farms, and possibly banning large and medium-scale projects altogether.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Trump administration seeks to claw back $62 million in low-income solar grants for Maine
The Governor’s Energy Office said Friday that it had received a termination letter from the Environmental Protection Agency for funding it had promised last year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, News
Maine could lose $62M low-income solar grant under EPA proposal
The Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly moving to terminate billions nationwide in already-awarded grants designed to offer solar energy to low-income communities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
With federal tax credit ending, Maine’s solar installers plan end-of-year sprint
The companies expect demand to jump as residential customers attempt to purchase solar systems before a long-standing 30% residential clean energy credit expires Dec. 31.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine solar company says tax credit changes could slow installations, force layoffs
Tax credits that would have lasted into the 2030s could end this year under Congress’ latest draft of the budget reconciliation. That could undercut demand for new solar projects.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Do Maine legislators really want to gut solar power? | Opinion
Proposed changes to the state’s net energy billing program are being driven by a false narrative on rising electric bills.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Norway-based developer seeks solar project on superfund site in Paris
The former AC Lawrence Leather Tannery on Oxford Street was cleaned up by the EPA in the mid 2000s due to contamination and heavy metals in the soil.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Religion & Values
Maine’s Catholic diocese is tapping into solar power
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has leased land to solar developers to build what are believed to be the first arrays on church property in the state.