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PublishedFebruary 10, 2021
Under pressure, CMP says it can do faster, cheaper solar hookups
The change in direction comes a day after the governor called for an investigation into the utility's revised grid upgrade charges to developers.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2021
Three Maine solar projects receive over $17 million in federal loan guarantees
The loan guarantees were awarded through the Rural Energy for America Program, operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development office.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2021
Proposed Monmouth solar farm seeking approval, but faces barrier from retroactive moratorium
On March 9, voters will decide on a moratorium that could halt commercial solar projects, aimed at a project for a 55-acre array on Ridge Road.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2021
Regulators expected to probe CMP’s unexpected obstacle to solar developers
Gov. Janet Mills calls for an investigation by the Public Utilities Commission in response to news of CMP's interconnection problems reported last week by the Press Herald.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2021
Solar industry baffled, angry as CMP cites need for costly upgrades
The utility told many developers last week that their projects are causing technical problems at power substations. One calls it ‘a titanic event’ that raises doubt about projects worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2021
Next step for Maine’s climate goals: Proposed laws to make them reality
Dozens of ideas being promoted by lawmakers this year represent the next phase of state government's aggressive effort to address a rapidly changing climate.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2021
Unprecedented wave of solar development spurs land rush in Maine
Over the next few years, solar energy farms will be popping up across Maine, which has no specific rules for where such projects should be sited.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2020
New Rumford solar project breaks ground, will start providing power in April 2021
The Rumford Planning Board has approved three solar farms so far in Rumford, and a fourth one could possibly be ready for approval in 2021, according to Code Enforcement Officer Richard Coulombe.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2020
Maine PUC denies reconsideration of disputed clean-energy contracts
Two failed bidders have questioned whether some of the approved projects would ever be built or achieve the promised benefits.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2020
Waterville business owner says late-night crowd urinates, defecates in street
Business owner John Fortier pleaded with the Waterville City Council to do its "due diligence" and address the problems, which include drug dealing and people jumping on his business roof.
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