MORNING SENTINEL • January 31, 2022
With electricity rates jumping up by as much as 88% for many customers, largely due to the price increase of natural gas, a Waterville man has taken steps to insulate himself from spikes in energy costs, easing the burden on his wallet. Steve Kahl, a professor at Thomas College and host of the “Power for the People” show on WERU Community Radio, has gradually made his home more energy-efficient over the last six years, including by signing up last August for a community solar farm to lock in his electricity rates. The move completed his transition to 100% renewable energy. He estimates he has saved about $13,000 in electricity costs since converting to more energy-efficient equipment.