BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 14, 2025
Connecticut is purchasing solar power from Maine for its residents to use at a lower price than what Mainers pay for the renewable energy. Connecticut has previously purchased Maine-generated solar for below 10 cents per kilowatt-hour. Ratepayers in the Pine Tree State pay at least 20 cents per kilowatt-hour. While Maine’s ratepayer advocate contends Connecticut ratepayers are getting a great deal, renewable experts said Maine’s heavily scrutinized solar subsidies are not causing the disparity. Connecticut utilities are using large-scale agreements to buy solar power from Maine, which is separate from our subsidy program for small-scale projects.