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Power from the People: South Portland Residents Push Back on Big Oil
Rational Cause for Optimism Power from the People: South Portland Residents Push Back on Big Oil
A grassroots movement is taking off in South Portland, where residents have launched a campaign to remove oil tanks…
by Phil Coupe

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Choosing the Right EV Charging Team
EV Updates Choosing the Right EV Charging Team
Any electrical contractor can install an EV charger. But you want to choose one who understands the ins and outs of…
by Chuck Hayward
LeClair Village Makes Affordable Housing Sustainable
Solar Champion Stories LeClair Village Makes Affordable Housing Sustainable
LeClair Village is a family community made up of 39 affordable homes across three buildings on Town-owned land in…
by Jill McLaughlin
Installing Rooftop Solar in Cities
Value of Solar Installing Rooftop Solar in Cities
We make urban solar simple with smart roof design, historic district approvals, and additional site visits.
by Ben Joslin
Clean Energy Incentives for MA Residents
Solar Industry News Clean Energy Incentives for MA Residents
Go solar in Massachusetts and take advantage of the numerous clean energy incentives available for Massachusetts homes…
by Katrina Staaf
Solar is a Resilient Investment
Value of Solar Solar is a Resilient Investment
Investing in solar energy is a smart financial decision. Unlike stock investments or a savings account, money spent on…
by Thomas Tutor
How Solar and Battery Storage Can Help ME Businesses Avoid an Extra $185,700 Per Year  
Solar Industry News How Solar and Battery Storage Can Help ME Businesses Avoid an Extra $185,700 Per Year  
Learn how Maine firms eyeing expansion can avoid expensive grid fees with Solar and Battery Storage.
by Ben Joslin
Van Berkum Nursery Gets Ready for a Solar Spring
Solar Champion Stories Van Berkum Nursery Gets Ready for a Solar Spring
Van Berkum Nursery, in Deerfield, NH, recently installed solar.
by Jill McLaughlin
Q+A with Trillium Brewing Company
Solar Champion Stories Q+A with Trillium Brewing Company
Trillium Brewing Company recently installed a rooftop solar array on their Canton, MA brewery. We sat down with founder…
by Jill McLaughlin
“Do Your Part and Go Solar.” - Owning Community Solar Shares
Solar Champion Stories “Do Your Part and Go Solar.” - Owning Community Solar Shares
This Portland-based family powers their heat pumps and EV charging with two community solar shares.
by Jill McLaughlin