The Legislature should protect net energy billing, which is creating jobs, sustaining businesses and moving us closer to our carbon-reduction goals.
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Board recommends Waterville church property be rezoned for events center, but with conditions
The Waterville Planning Board says a proposed events center in the residential neighborhood would have to close at 9 p.m. and have no alcohol on site.
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Late-night gatherings raise concerns over proposed events center at former Waterville church
Jennifer Bergeron wants to open an events center at the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church, but some neighbors say they are concerned about noise, alcohol consumption and events, ending late at night.
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Massive company email dump could slow CMP solar investigation
A request by state regulators for relevant correspondence would produce an estimated 120,000 emails, the utility says, so the request has been narrowed to the 20,000-to-30,000 range.
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On Earth Day, Gov. Mills announces $500,000 grant program for clean-energy startups
Gov. Janet Mills unveiled the competitive grant program on the same day that the Biden administration announced major climate-related goals for the U.S.
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Engineering firm opens Maine office to work on solar connections
K&A Engineering Consulting says it hopes to employ 100 workers by year’s end at the company’s new South Portland office.
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$13 a month for heat and electricity. A tale of two solar converts
The downside: the initial investment. But these solar supporters say the cost is about what they were paying for heat and electricity monthly before solar, and in eight to 12 years, they’ll be on Easy Street.
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How a 2019 Maine law spurred $100 million in solar investment
Lawmakers are reviewing the net energy billing policy, hoping to find the sweet spot that both encourages renewable energy and offers the greatest benefit to electricity customers.
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Monmouth solar project planned on 55 acres gets OK from Planning Board
Two days after a moratorium that would have halted the project was defeated, the project planned on Ridge Road received board approval with draft conditions.
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Lawmakers scrutinize Maine’s solar incentives at public hearing
The Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee next will seek ways for Maine to pick the right mix of projects to provide the greatest benefits at the lowest cost.