For community solar shoppers, a marketplace of choice and confusion

Interest is building in Maine as companies solicit subscribers in emerging renewable energy projects, but comparing offers still requires a bit of legwork.

26% federal tax credit extended for solar investments

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.

Maine lawmakers taking closer look at solar power payback

Critics worry the state is forcing utilities to pay solar power providers — especially large commercial producers — too much, and that the burden will end up on the backs of ratepayers.

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.

Your Take: Should Maine cut incentive programs for solar energy installations?

Three Republican-sponsored bills would roll back or dilute recent laws that are fueling a statewide explosion of solar installations.

Auburn will be getting a new $4 million solar project

Also in the Buzz: A new marijuana cultivation facility will be coming to Auburn's Washington Street, and one central Maine city just got new bragging rights for being the fittest town around.

$23 million in commercial solar projects ready for Lewiston, Poland, Minot

Developer NextGrid Inc. has three solar projects planned for Lewiston and one each for Poland and Minot this year, with construction starting soon.

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.

Informational meeting set on proposed solar power project in Jay

Nexamp of Massachusetts is proposing a 5-megawatt, ground-mounted project off Chick-A-Dee Avenue.