BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 15, 2024
Five years ago, Maine made it easier to build ground-based solar projects, which have multiplied across the state. Some are concerned about the number of projects on Maine’s limited amount of land suited for farming, which is already disappearing to development. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has proposed changes to the permitting process that could discourage solar energy development on valuable farmland. Public comment on the draft is open through the end of August.