The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said that at least 2 suspects used heavy equipment onsite to cause several hundred thousand dollars in damage.
solar energy
Paris moves forward with solar project on former town dump
Paddle Energy will now ask CMP to conduct a study to determine what energy infrastructure upgrades, if any, are necessary to move forward with a solar project on a 37.1-acre capped landfill site on Kilgore Road.
Paris moves forward with solar project on former town dump
Paddle Energy considers using capped landfill on Kilgore Road.
New England grid operator says it’s prepared for peak electricity demands this summer
ISO-New England says it will have sufficient electricity to meet consumer demand, though an extreme heat wave could test the grid’s capacity.
New law to add rules, fees for some solar energy production
The law is an effort to preserve Maine’s prime agricultural land and wildlife habitats.
CMP ratepayers could see bills jump 12% to cover rising solar power subsidies
The utility is asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission for permission to bill ratepayers $116 million for subsidies paid to solar developers in the net energy billing program that is part of Maine’s effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Wyman’s installs 35-acre solar farm to power Down East operations
It’s one of the largest, if not the largest, solar farms in Maine hosted by a business to power its own facilities.
Zoning changes proposed for commercial solar farms in Turner
The amendments would apply to commercial solar farms only.
Farmington to hold special town meeting Dec. 12 to consider ordinance amendments
Several ordinance amendments, some the result of changes in state laws, will be considered at the meeting.
Albany man has lived off the grid for 50 years
With ingenuity and determination, Paul Hausman has worked hard to make his own way on a rural hillside in Albany Township.