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PublishedMarch 7, 2025
Maine’s ‘energy economy’ grows as Trump cuts loom over zero-carbon power
The state has benefited from about $800 million made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2024
Maine Republicans take aim at public advocate nominee
GOP lawmakers say they will use Heather Sanborn's confirmation hearing to promote their agenda to limit offshore wind and incentives for solar developers.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2024
Greene says no to latest power plan to build 600-acre solar array
The 'overwhelming' vote to limit solar energy systems in town put and end to Swift Current Energy's plan to build a 600-acre solar array along parcels of private property in the CMP corridor.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2024
California solar company’s demise underscores industry primed for casualties
SunPower's stumbles happened against the background of high interest rates, which make panels less affordable for homeowners, and a major subsidy cut in its home state – the country’s biggest solar market.
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PublishedJune 18, 2024
CMP bills to go up another $5 a month to subsidize solar projects
Maine regulators OK the hike, which follows a $10 jump approved last week, to cover a nearly 50% increase in what CMP pays to solar developers under a state law designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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PublishedApril 22, 2024
Maine to extend solar power to low-income communities, helped by $62 million from Washington
Maine's programs are intended to bring solar power to renters and homeowners, rural and urban households and others that may not be well-suited for on-site solar.
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PublishedApril 22, 2024
Biden marks Earth Day with $7 billion in federal solar power grants
The 60 funded recipients, including the Maine Governor's Energy Office, will serve 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities.
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PublishedApril 6, 2024
Turner residents settle on solar ordinance, reject egg farm rezoning at town meeting
Residents debated the proposed solar farm and request for rezoning from Hillandale Farms Conn.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2024
Wyman’s installs 35-acre solar farm to power Down East operations
It's one of the largest, if not the largest, solar farms in Maine hosted by a business to power its own facilities.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2024
Major solar projects in Maine are being delayed by lengthy reviews
A trade group of manufacturers also has filed a complaint with the state supreme court over high costs charged to businesses to subsidize solar expansion.
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