Coastal Enterprises Inc., one of Maine's leading nonprofit
financial firms, said a solar energy development bill passed into law on
Thursday will help boost the state's business growth.
The law, "An Act to Support Solar Energy Development in
Maine," was enacted without Gov. Paul LePage's signature after passing the
Senate unanimously and the House with a 103-39 vote. The act directs the Maine
Public Utilities Commission to monitor and study the development and value of
distributed solar energy generation on ratepayers.
