The agreement would require CMP to spend $700,000 in shareholders’ money to help speed grid connections.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Long delays throw shade on Maine’s community solar boom
Solar developers hope customers will be patient, as the industry and utilities work through growing pains.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
New solar project in Farmington approved, changes to another denied
Once operational, the Clearwater Solar Partners project will provide a number of environmental benefits and the electrical power produced will be used locally.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mainers face double-digit shock in 2022 electricity supply rates
Experts say the expected increase is primarily a result of rising prices for natural gas. Maine’s solar policies also could increase rates in the coming years.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
New Sharon voters approve measure to set limits on commercial solar energy systems
The ordinance is for solar only, a change from the first ordinance proposed.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Solar power company makes the cut
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 […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
ReVision Energy teams up for 13 solar projects in Maine
The projects will produce enough energy to power about 4,500 homes.
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
Frustrated by CMP’s delays, solar industry asks PUC to oversee reviews for grid connections
The complaint to regulators is just the latest conflict between solar developers and Maine’s largest electric utility, which says it is working diligently to complete the work.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Harrison solar farms on pause — for now
Once completed, the two arrays will provide power to more than 600 residences.