Energy Department proposes new plan to encourage renewable projects cut out of net energy billing

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 824

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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The Maine Department of Energy Resources is looking to launch a new regulatory framework for large scale renewable generators across the state, floating a draft proposal for projects recently cut out of the state’s clean energy credit program.

The proposed program would make it easier for renewable energy to be included in ratepayers’ standard offer, and projects could work directly with utilities to bring more power generation to particularly stressed areas of …

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