The meeting was postponed because the board was unable to meet to prepare the warrant for the meeting last week because of flooded roads from the Dec. 18 storm.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
World’s top renewable firms reel even as installations surge
Companies in the sector are being squeezed by volatile costs, snarled projects, high interest rates, and – in the solar sector – a rush to add new capacity that’s overwhelmed demand.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Old Mill Solar proposes 101-acre, $29.1 million solar array for Lewiston
The main entrance for the 20-megawatt project would be on Sabattus Street, near the Country Lane Estates neighborhood.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington planners approve solar project
By Rachel Ohm Morning Sentinel FARMINGTON — The Planning Board granted five permits Tuesday to the company proposing a 490-acre, 77-megawatt solar project off U.S. Route 2, clearing one of the last major hurdles before construction of the project can begin. “I really respect the obligation you feel to the citizens of the town,” Liz Peyton, project manager […]
Posted inFranklin
Farmington Planning Board approves solar project
FARMINGTON — The Planning Board granted five permits Tuesday to the company proposing a 490-acre, 77-megawatt solar project off U.S. Route 2, clearing one of the last major hurdles before construction of the project can begin. “I really respect the obligation you feel to the citizens of the town,” Liz Peyton, project manager for NextEra’s Farmington solar […]
Posted inFranklin, sj-web
Farmington to hold public hearing on solar project
Farmington residents will have the chance to provide feedback on a proposed 490-acre solar farm off Route 2 on Monday, as the town’s planning board is working to move the project away from a residential area. A public hearing, followed by a regular planning board meeting, is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Farmington Town […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Paul LePage says he wants to reverse solar rule delay
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s Republican governor says he wants to reverse regulators’ move to delay a gradual ramp down in compensation for new solar panel owners who generate excess energy. Gov. Paul LePage said last week that he’s contacted Central Maine Power and the Maine Public Utilities Commission. Solar installers said reducing transmission and distribution […]
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Portland, South Portland OK plans to build municipal solar farms
PORTLAND (AP) — Portland and South Portland are partnering to build the state’s two largest municipal solar farms on closed landfills. The Portland Press Herald reports (http://bit.ly/2mfakEH ) the cities approved the plans on Wednesday night. Portland officials signed a contract with renewable energy company ReVision Energy. South Portland officials authorized separate power-purchase and licensing […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Gov. Paul LePage pushes for cheaper electricity
Taking aim at green power initiatives that raise energy costs, Gov. Paul LePage said in his weekly radio address Wednesday that Maine consumers deserve a break. “Decades of corruption, poor decision-making and wealthy special interests controlling Augusta” have left the state shouldering higher-than-necessary costs for energy, the governor said, a legacy he claims crimps business […]