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PublishedJanuary 30, 2023
More Maine public schools get solar energy from Livermore Falls
The installation of an array on a farm in Livermore Falls, paid for by the federal government, will help power five public schools in the state.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2022
State transportation officials vow better communication in wake of contentious interstate solar project in Augusta
Augusta city councilors say they weren't informed of the state's plans to install 8,000 solar modules on 15 acres of land at interstate exits in Augusta, but state officials say they would have been willing to hold a public hearing if there had been interest.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2022
Large solar project to break ground in central Maine
The $200 million project, in the Kennebec County towns of Benton and Clinton, is expected to be completed in about a year.
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2022
Lovell to vote on solar ordinance at special town meeting Saturday
A moratorium on all solar projects is currently in place following a proposed 1181-acre industrial solar project late last year.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2022
Otisfield moves toward commercial solar farm ordinance
Town officials to seek moratorium as they develop regulatory ordinance.
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PublishedDecember 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.
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PublishedDecember 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.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2021
Solar power company makes the cut
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