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The $62 million award was frozen in first days of the Trump administration.

If implemented, solar companies would have to pay a compensation fee to the DEP in order to develop on what is assessed as 'high-value agricultural farmland.'

According to a consent agreement, solar developer NextGrid Inc. did not adequately limit erosion from the site. It also disturbed lands close to a stream, and made unpermitted alterations to wetlands.

The Inflation Reduction Act that won approval Friday in the House of Representatives includes hundreds of billions of dollars to reduce the impacts of climate change. Many of Maine's clean energy companies welcome the news.

The boat, which is 100% powered by solar panels on its canopy, burns no oil or gasoline, causes no water pollution and generates very little noise. It can carry up to 10 passengers, though it comfortably seats six, and has a small galley and a head with a composting toilet.

The Farmington project is emblematic of a growing tension between Maine's booming solar industry and efforts to preserve an already limited supply of productive farmland.

After Maine passed legislation last year clearing the way for community solar, Maine residents have been fielding offers to participate in community solar…

Maine Gov. Janet Mills today signed legislation into law that will restore net metering for people who have solar panels.Kathleen Meil, of the…

After a big legislative fight over regulations for mid- and small-scale solar power projects in Maine, a key issue affecting the solar industry now heads…

Environment advocates are watching about 140 bills out of 1500 being proposed this session, ones dealing with everything from microplastics to alewives.…