Net metering faces uncertainty in Maine
The Maine Legislature’s committee voted in favor of a bill that deems front-of-the-meter projects ineligible for net-energy billing.
Tax credit transferability drives growth in third-party solar ownership, Wood Mackenzie says
Third-party ownership dominated the U.S. commercial and community solar market, reaching 72% a share in 2024, a Wood Mackenzie report found.
Maine union workers urge Congress to keep clean energy tax credits
With a Republican Congress gearing up to reduce federal spending, workers rallied at Maine’s State House to call on Congress to preserve federal tax credits that have led to well-paying jobs and lowered energy costs due to the renewable energy buildout.
Net metering under fire in Maine
Two pieces of legislation at Maine’s state capitol aim to repeal the state’s net energy billing law.
RE+ Northeast 2025: Focusing on the new era of American energy dominance
With uncertainty surrounding the effect of changing federal policies on the renewable energy industry, the importance of strong state energy policy was a topic of discussion at this week’s RE+ Northeast.
Community solar steps ahead in Maine with 15 new operational projects
Nautilus Solar, a community solar specialist, grew its Maine portfolio by over 78 MW in 2024 and now has over 13,000 subscribers in the state.
Sunrise brief: Maine community solar portfolio receives $118.2 million in financing
Also on the rise: Moss Landing fire leads to emergency regulations. Trump administration pulls the plug on funding electric vehicle charging networks. And more.
Maine community solar portfolio receives $118.2 million in financing
Forty-three small businesses will receive credits for the 22.7 MW dc generated from the projects.
Maine’s new solar facilities feature agrivoltaics, U.S.-made racking
Two agrivoltaic solar facilities in Maine will provide the state with low-cost energy while bolstering the local agricultural industry.
Despite innovative action in microgrid policies, states have a long way to go
A new report by Think Microgrid says most states are doing an insufficient job at deploying microgrids despite developing microgrid roadmaps.
