Sanborn bill would benefit community solar energy projects in Maine

Posted: March 29, 2019 | Energy, Utilities and Technology, Senator Heather Sanborn

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, would help expand community-based solar energy projects in Maine. LD 1127, “An Act To Expand Community-based Solar Energy in Maine,” received a public hearing before the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee on Wednesday.

“Protecting our environment and securing a sustainable energy future is very important to the good people of Maine,” said Sen. Sanborn. “This bill is intended to build on the success of a previously enacted measure that created a program for the development of community-based renewable energy.”

The bill aims to promote the development of new solar-energy facilities, and encourages private developers to work with host communities to gain their support before officially submitting a proposal for a solar-energy project.

LD 1127 faces more action in the committee and votes before the Maine House and Senate.