BETHEL — Solar power energy is making it’s way to Maine. As of July 2020, ECA Solar LLC., a company organized and existing in Massachusetts signed a guaranty with the Town of Bethel. The trend is taking away from carbon-based form and distributing it around Maine, meaning more careers for Bethel, explains Harry Benson, director […]
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston Planning Board backs $11 million solar project for Old Webster Road
One side of the project, proposed by a subsidiary of EDF Renewables, borders I-95 on former agricultural land.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Solar energy could power 40% of U.S. electricity by 2035
But a new federal report says it would require massive changes in U.S. policy and billions of dollars in federal investment to modernize the nation’s electric grid.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
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.
Posted inbPlus
26% federal tax credit extended for solar investments
Until recently a federal tax credit for solar panels was scheduled to be reduced, then go away in 2022. That’s changed. Congress extended by two years the 26% tax credit, which significantly lowers the cost of an individual solar investment. The tax credit means the final cost for a $20,000 system is $15,000; $18,500 for […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World
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.
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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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
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.
Posted inOpinion
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.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
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.