Join us as we launch Energize 360, a partnership between Seacoast Regional Energy Hub, SEAREI, ReVision Energy, Yankee Thermal Imaging and five Seacoast towns. Energize 360 takes the “Solarize” concept a bit further – the campaign aims to raise awareness of energy use among Seacoast residents about all aspects of their homes, including aspects of… Read more
Although it has not been officially published, the Maine Public Utilities Commission issued a summary of its solar policy ruling and, as anticipated, it takes Maine’s solar policy in the wrong direction. Continuing to ignore the independent Value of Solar study approved by the PUC in 2015 and the clear directive of the legislature to develop policy… Read more
Drummond & Drummond’s legal support has been critical in helping to develop the legal framework for building ReVision’s approach to community solar farms in Maine, and in providing support and guidance to the solar farm groups. ReVision’s approach to community solar farms is a true shared ownership model, which means it is a three way transaction… Read more
A public ribbon cutting and tour are scheduled for July 21st at 10am at the site of the second largest solar array in New Hampshire. The ceremony will be held at 411 Packers Falls Road in Lee, near the intersection of Jenkins Road. The 651-kilowatt Oyster River Forest Solar Array is the largest project to… Read more
Maine’s solar energy capacity showed strong growth in 2014, but it still lags well behind other New England states, according to a report released Thursday. “We’ve got plenty of sunshine,” said Laura Dorle, a campaign organizer with Environment Maine, an environmental advocacy group, during a news conference Thursday at the University of Maine. “Combine that… Read more
New Hampshire utilities are nearing, and one has already reached, a state cap that limits how many customers can sell the excess solar power they generate back into the grid. That process, known as net metering, is one of several major incentives in New Hampshire that make solar projects feasible. Without it, towns like Warner… Read more
UPDATE: Gov LePage’s anti-solar bill, LD1400, was soundly rejected by the Energy Committee and is officially DEAD – at least for now. A heavily revised version of LD1263 was enacted, and survived a veto by Gov LePage. Maine’s 127th legislature is faced with big decisions with long term ramifications – embrace a solar future, or… Read more
Two years ahead of schedule, the Wells Reserve at Laudholm has powered up its FOURTH solar electric array, making it the first nonprofit in Maine to be 100% solar-powered. “This project set the bar for the nonprofit community, small businesses, and residents of Maine,” said Nik Charov, President, Laudholm Trust, “Our efforts prove that the solutions we need… Read more
The NH State House has voted in favor of a budget that would raid $51 million of funding from New Hampshire’s renewable energy fund to close a budget gap. This move flies in the face of broadly supported, bipartisan clean energy policies that have supported hundreds of solar jobs in New Hampshire and brought millions of… Read more
We spoke to Peter Christensen, a politically active retired teacher who lives in Standish. A Vietnam Vet, Peter told us how his experience in overseas wars shaped his perception of energy and how local grassroots action is required to reshape our society to a more humane and sustainable one. Tell us a bit about… Read more
