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Senate enacts Brenner, Vitelli proposal to help build solar energy project on contaminated farmland

Senate enacts Brenner, Vitelli proposal to help build solar energy project on contaminated farmland

Posted: June 22, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate and House voted in favor of a joint proposal from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, and Sen. Stacy...

<strong>Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to promote renewable energy on PFAS-contaminated land</strong>

Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to promote renewable energy on PFAS-contaminated land

Posted: April 21, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill to promote the reuse of PFAS-contaminated land for renewable energy...

Sanborn bill would benefit community solar energy projects in Maine

Sanborn bill would benefit community solar energy projects in Maine

Posted: March 29, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, would help expand community-based solar energy projects in Maine. LD 1127, “An...

Radio Address: Gratwick says it's time to embrace our solar energy future

Radio Address: Gratwick says it's time to embrace our solar energy future

Posted: April 15, 2016

On warm, sunny days like the one we’re expecting this weekend, I often find myself thinking about how lucky we are to live in Maine. Our...

Miramant bill would strengthen Maine’s solar rebate program

Posted: October 21, 2015

AUGUSTA – Democratic Sen. Dave Miramant of Camden has submitted a bill for the upcoming legislative session to increase incentives for clean energy...

SOLAR ENERGY LAW TAKES EFFECT

Posted: July 28, 2014

Senator Vitelli-sponsored measure to create state’s first roadmap for solar power AUGUSTA–--A  measure sponsored by Democratic Senator Eloise...

SOLAR BILL BECOMES LAW

Posted: April 24, 2014

Senator Vitelli’s bill will create a roadmap for solar power in Maine     AUGUSTA – A solar energy development bill sponsored by...

GOP SUSTAINS LEPAGE VETO OF BILL TO HELP MAINERS HEAT THEIR HOMES AFFORDABLY

Posted: April 16, 2014

Measure would have provided rebates for heat pumps and solar panels AUGUSTA--In a 22-13 vote, the Senate Republicans sustained Governor LePage’s...

SOLAR ENERGY BILL RECEIVES UNANIMOUS SENATE APPROVAL

Posted: April 03, 2014

Senator Vitelli’s bill creates roadmap for solar power in Maine   AUGUSTA – The Senate unanimously gave initial approval to a measure to...

MEASURE TO PROMOTE SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ADVANCES

Posted: March 19, 2014

AUGUSTA – The Energy, Utilities, and Technology Committee unanimously voted to support a bill sponsored by Democratic Senator Eloise Vitelli to...