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Explained: Recent Community Solar Billing Questions
We have educated thousands of Mainers and Maine businesses about the State’s community solar program and helped the majority of them join a local solar farm. Our goal is to advocate for more locally-produced, renewable energy in Maine and help people understand how they can benefit from the State’s community solar program. The recent news…
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Sustainable Fall Practices for Inside the Home
We have gathered 9 simple efforts for inside the home, so we can all enjoy a more sustainable fall and a cozy, eco-friendly home in these coming winter months this year.
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Community Solar Sparks Local Attention
The Portland Press Herald recently published an article about the abundance of community solar options for Maine residents. While it’s great Maine businesses and consumers have so many options, the number of choices, different people presenting them, and the newness of community solar programs can lead to confusion.
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Great Community Solar Resource for Mainers
The Maine Office of the Public Advocate has a great page of resources about community solar that include a video, common questions and a one-page handout. If you are considering community solar for your home or business, it’s worth spending some time on this page. https://www.maine.gov/meopa/electricity/community_solar Video link: https://vimeo.com/489543711
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Impacts of Community Solar on Maine’s Economy
Maine’s Net Energy Billing program and community solar are delivering triple bottom line impacts for Maine’s economy, residents and the environment according to a recent study. These programs are driving economic growth, saving customers significant money and helping Maine reach its environmental goals. Read more about these benefits in the article below. http://www.communitysolaraccess.org/new-study-release-maines-solar-program-provides-significant-cost-savings-job-creation-and-emission-reductions/
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Changing the Clean Energy Equation
For years consumers and businesses have been interested in solar energy, especially as prices and costs have plummeted over the past decade. Unfortunately, on-site and rooftop solar installations have some pretty big barriers to entry. The costs to purchase an array can be prohibitive to many and, even with financing, the payback can be drawn…
