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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Otisfield moves toward commercial solar farm ordinance

Town officials to seek moratorium as they develop regulatory ordinance.

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.

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.

Solar power company makes the cut