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PublishedDecember 6, 2022
State transportation officials vow better communication in wake of contentious interstate solar project in Augusta
Augusta city councilors say they weren't informed of the state's plans to install 8,000 solar modules on 15 acres of land at interstate exits in Augusta, but state officials say they would have been willing to hold a public hearing if there had been interest.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2022
Large solar project to break ground in central Maine
The $200 million project, in the Kennebec County towns of Benton and Clinton, is expected to be completed in about a year.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2022
Solar panel trouble on cargo capsule bound for space station
It’s too early to know whether the capsule would be stable enough to be captured by the space station’s robot arm.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2022
Green Divide: LePage, Mills environmental records a study in contrasts
While governor, LePage rolled back environmental regulations and stifled renewable energy in the hopes of growing the economy. Mills reversed most of these policies and embraced the state's role as a leader in fighting climate change.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2022
Displeasure with solar projects at Interstate 95 interchanges prompts Augusta officials to seek additional regulations
City officials acknowledge the city's solar development rules don't apply to the state's under-construction solar farms, but say the highly visible projects have prompted many residents to have reservations about allowing too much solar development in Augusta.
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PublishedJune 29, 2022
Developer buys 4 lots at Oakland business park for large solar array project
More than 6,000 solar panels will be installed at FirstPark, adjacent to Interstate 95, and officials say the electricity that will be generated will benefit residential and commercial users.
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PublishedApril 3, 2022
Bowdoinham chooses Nexamp to provide solar power for the town
Bowdoinham has subscribed to Nexamp Community Solar Farms to power their municipal buildings.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2021
Biden administration moves to expand solar power on U.S. land
Almost 1,400 square miles of public land has been identified, and if developed, could produce enough electricity for 29 million homes.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2021
Our View: Maine’s solar stumbles slow move to clean power
We need utilities, regulators and business to work together to decarbonize, but that’s not what we’re getting
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PublishedDecember 13, 2021
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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