Via Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment: The upcoming spring sunshine will mean much more at Wolfe’s Neck Center this year. This March began the installation of two large solar projects on the campus: one at the site of the new organic dairy facility and the other on the Pote Barn, which was… Read more
April 1, 2019
“Conscious-capitalism” is more than a buzzword today, as consumers gravitate toward businesses committed to having a positive social and environmental impact. To that end, mission-driven and employee-owned solar installer ReVision Energy is proud to announce their B Corp re-certification, beating their 2015 score by 30 points and putting the company among the highest class of… Read more
March 29, 2019
To fulfill their vision of responsibly-produced organic spirits, and to attract new clients while inspiring existing fans, Split Rock Distilling is harnessing Maine’s abundant solar resource to power their gorgeous Newcastle tasting room and craft distillery. Split Rock Road Co-founders Matt Page and Topher Mallory named their passion project based on a fond aspect of… Read more
March 28, 2019
Solar panels offer the best long-term price of electricity vs. any other way to get power, but upfront price is still a barrier for many people. Thankfully, solar loan products are available that let you trade your existing power bill for a payment on a solar loan. A solar loan works similarly to another popular… Read more
March 27, 2019
To attract new visitors and connect more deeply with their loyal guests, Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake is powering its cottages with 912 solar panels. Their solar array will greatly reduce Migis’ carbon footprint, saving them more than $800,000 over the lifetime of the system. “We’ve always felt like we had a responsibility for our… Read more
March 26, 2019
Via The County, the 1,728 panel solar array ReVision installed in Limestone, Maine this winter is producing electricity above expectations. The PPA project was funded upfront through ReVision by Aligned Climate Capital, allowing ratepayers to begin saving immediately: The Water and Sewer District, a quasi-municipal entity based in Limestone, already has saved more than $3,000… Read more
March 19, 2019