Join us for a series of forums around the state that will help answer your questions and explore what comes next for solar in Maine. The series, entitled The Future of Solar in Maine, will bring leading voices on the issue to communities across the state. Forums are planned …
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Solar Rally at the State House
Join Maine Audubon and our Solar for ME coalition partners for a big solar rally at the State House next Wednesday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. RSVP for the solar rally! Maine is already in last place for solar in the region, but Governor LePage and his allies are working hard to further …
Action Alert: Maine’s solar industry is under attack. Please act now!
Help us stop the attack on Maine's solar industry! Contact your legislators today. Last week, the Energy Committee voted along political party lines on the solar bill (LD 1649) – Democrats supporting and Republicans against. This was a disappointing partisan vote, especially considering the …
Action Alert! Speak Up for Solar
Maine Audubon supports the comprehensive solar legislation that was announced recently. We need you to help us support this historic bill. Take Action! Please attend the public hearing before the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee and speak in support of LD 1649. When: Wednesday, March …
Action Alert! Speak Up for Solar
Please help make solar power more accessible and put Maine on the path for steady growth of solar by asking your legislators to support LD 1263, An Act to Increase Jobs and Promote Investment in Maine's Economy through Increased Access to Solar Energy, (Sponsored by Rep. Sara Gideon). Take …
Solar Rebate Bill Dead
The Senate failed to override the Governor's veto by a vote of 22-13. The House had voted to override by a vote of 105-41. …
Solar Study Update
LD 1652, the solar study bill, has been enacted by the House and is awaiting enactment in the Senate. …
Solar Bills Update
LD 1252, the Solar Rebate bill, as amended, has been enacted in both the House and Senate and is pending the Governor's signature. LD 1652, the Solar Study bill, is tabled in the Senate. We expect this to be voted on this week. …
Ink & Pine Podcast: Wind Power & Wildlife
Did you miss our community report last week about wind power and wildlife? Check out the latest installment of the Ink & Pine podcast (featuring Seth Koenig from the Bangor Daily News, Dylan Martin from The Forecaster and Dan Bodoff from Maine Digital Press) to hear an interview with wildlife …