Maine’s New Plug-in Solar Law

About this episode

This episode discusses Maine's new law allowing residents to install plug-in solar panels, featuring an interview with Beth Woolfolk from A Climate to Thrive.

A new Maine law will allow residents to install compact plug-in solar panels in their home or apartment with the help of a qualified electrician. Plug-in solar opens the door for every Mainer, regardless of their income or housing type, to take steps toward energy independence without unnecessary utility barriers. In this episode, Colin speaks with Beth Woolfolk of the local climate action group A Climate to Thrive who was a driving force behind passage of this exciting new affordable clean e...

People in this episode

Host: Colin

Guest: Beth Woolfolk

Topics covered

• solar energy
• legislation
• climate action
• energy independence
• affordable clean energy

Keywords

• plug-in solar
• Maine law
• clean energy
• energy independence
• climate action

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: A Climate to Thrive

Places: Maine

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