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...
By Jon Kalish Published in Current on September 21, 2020 WERU-FM in East Orland, Maine, has joined a small group of community radio stations that have converted to sustainable energy. In late August the 12,000-watt station’s offices and studios began running on electricity generated by 68 solar panels installed...
by Sarah Hinckley TREMONT—For so long we have said, ‘this is their future,’ regarding children, U.S. Senate candidate Sara Gideon told a group gathered in front of the town’s solar array. “This is about our present and everything we do when our children begin learning how they...
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...
This WABI Bangor article features an installation by Sundog Solar By Byran Sidelinger Solar panels installed in an old landfill next to the town office now power all the town's municipalities, as well as the school. TREMONT, Maine (WABI) - Nothing says green energy like powering a town...
By Jeff St. John Published July 16, 2020, by Greentech Media All four FERC commissioners voted to dismiss a petition to declare solar net metering policies illegal. All four FERC commissioners voted to dismiss the April petition from the New England Ratepayers Association (NERA), which argued that FERC, not states, should...
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...
The most unique and vibrant communities in Maine have a thriving local business community. We vote with our dollars to support these businesses, which in turn helps support the local community. This a symbiotic relationship that benefits residents and the business community alike. So how do...
If you are considering going solar, you are probably wondering if your house is well suited for solar panels. The better your solar system performs, the faster it will pay for itself in savings and the greater the environmental benefits. Luckily, most homes have decent...
Today is the summer solstice or the day the Earth reaches the maximum tilt towards the sun. This annual event marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, there are more installed solar energy systems than ever before. There is now...