BANGOR DAILY NEWS • February 11, 2021
Maine’s energy regulator is planning three related investigations into whether the state’s electric grid can handle new connections from renewable energy and other generation companies, the Maine Public Utilities Commission said Thursday. The moves come after Central Maine Power told solar project developers last week that they might need to pay much more to connect to the grid, which could delay projects. The utility reversed course after public pressure, but the issue is still gaining traction among the solar community and lawmakers as the state moves to meet clean energy goals.