The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) says an average Central Maine Power customer will pay 26% more on each bill beginning on January 1, 2023. Customers of the state's other major electric utility, Versant Power, can expect to pay 18% more. It seems like a...
Originally published by NRCM by Kaitlin Kelly O’Neill, Coalition for Community Solar Access A new study (PDF) released this week by the consulting firm Daymark Energy Advisors shows that the increase in local solar energy projects encouraged by Maine’s Net Energy Billing (NEB) program has already generated significant benefits to Maine...
WERU Community Radio (89.9 FM and WERU app) is a noncommercial, listener-sponsored community radio station with studios in East Orland, Maine. It powers its studios and offices with solar energy from 68 solar panels on the property. “Going solar was a clear choice after considering the...
Installing solar panels is an excellent way for homeowners, businesses, and municipalities to cut their energy bills while helping the planet. Before going solar, it helps to create a strategy for getting the most energy out of your solar system by maximizing solar electricity production. Because...
The federal tax credit for solar system installations will taper down to 22% at the end of 2020. If you want to take full advantage of this incentive, now is the best time to go solar. A tax credit results in a dollar-for-dollar reduction in federal...
Solar energy is a wise investment and a great way to virtually eliminate your power bills. The solar panels you choose will have an impact on your utility savings and is an important decision. Most solar companies in Maine install at least a couple of...
2019 was a great year for solar energy in Maine and throughout the country! There is currently enough installed solar electricity capacity nationally to power 13.5 million homes. And, installed capacity is expected to double in the next five years. Wow! What is in store for...
In the wake of new legislation incentivizing solar power, developers have come courting in Ellsworth. They are looking to make a deal through a power purchase agreement under which the city would pay for electricity generated by a solar farm on city property. City officials...
Islesford, Maine - If anyone has first-hand experience with the importance of protecting scarce resources, it is Maine lobstermen. The fishing industry is the lifeblood of many coastal communities and it relies on healthy marine populations. It is respect for the planet and good economic...
Three pro-solar energy bills were recently signed by Governor Janet Mills, who has been a major supporter of solar energy and climate change mitigation. Clean energy advocates are celebrating across the state. These bills were the result of bi-partisan collaboration. LD 1494, an Act to Reform...