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Residents urge town to explore community solar as electric bills climb
Summary
Two local business owners told the Select Board they help households lower electric bills via rooftop and community solar, arguing residents are paying into solar programs they don't directly access; the town manager noted local bills for a sample usage were higher than in Florida and said high electricity costs should be addressed.
During the public comment period on Jan. 27, two business owners, Thomas and his partner Max, urged town leaders to examine community and rooftop solar options to help residents with high electric bills.
Thomas said Maine residents face some of the country's highest electric bills and that a $15 monthly charge on local bills funds community solar and other…
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