BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 7, 2023
The Maine Legislature and the governor have turned to solar to transition the state away from fossil fuels and meet its ambitious climate goals. One type of solar development, called community solar, allows people who subscribe to a small-scale solar farm to reduce their electricity costs. But the cost savings for subscribers are offset by all other utility customers who don’t participate, meaning those who already can’t afford their electricity bills will be hit hardest. Some are beginning to question whether it is fair to fund the state’s clean energy transition this way, especially given lucrative incentives for solar developers.