Maine Legislature Can Move Solar, Renewable Power Forward With These Two Bills

Earlier this year, lawmakers moved to revise misguided rules that were stifling demand for solar power in Maine. Now, they can [...]

Maine Legislators Seek to Expand State’s Solar Industry via Community Solar in New Bill

Maine has lagged behind the other Northeastern states the last five years in solar energy adoption, mainly due to [...]

State Legislation in the US Friendly to Solar and Wind Energy

Eight states in the US passed legislation in an attempt to either make the permitting process easier for solar [...]

Governor Mills Signs Executive Order Ending Maine Wind Turbine Moratorium

Governor Janet Mills signed an Executive Order yesterday to end a moratorium on wind turbine permits. This order clarifies [...]

Maine House Stalls LePage’s Effort to Block Wind Energy Development

Gov. Paul LePage’s push to curtail expedited permitting for wind energy projects suffered a serious blow Thursday by Democrats [...]

Owners of Wayne Solar Farm in Maine Challenge Property Taxes in Potential Landmark Case

The property assessment challenge is one of several being mounted by Maine residents who have invested in solar but [...]

Solar Advocates in Maine Get Reprieve From Controversial Rule in Advance of Lawsuit Ruling

Maine’s rooftop solar installers won a four-month reprieve Tuesday when the Maine Public Utilities Commission voted to delay implementation [...]

Bills to Expand Solar Incentives in Maine Ready to Launch

Two frontrunners intend to enhance solar incentives, and could supercede recent changes from the state’s utilities commission. The near-term [...]

Maine Solar Customers to Receive Lower Bill Credits Starting in 2018

The solar policy battle will now move to the state legislature. The Maine Public Utilities Commission has approved a [...]

New Law Could Limit Expansion of Renewable Solar Power in Maine

Owners of solar energy businesses in Maine, and people supporting solar power, say they are worried the Legislature could [...]