The Portland Press Herald reports today about the PUC’s recent “Value of Solar” study, which finds that the value of a kilowatt-hour of solar is more valuable than that of a kilowatt-hour of electricity produced by traditional grid electricity.

Tux Turkel writes:

If solar energy gained widespread use in Maine it would have a greater total value than conventional power generation, according to a state-sponsored study that analyzes the costs and benefits of generating power from the sun.

Among the report’s conclusions is that the long-term value of electricity produced from solar panels is roughly 33 cents per kilowatt hour. That’s more than twice the 15 cents or so that most Mainers pay for power that is conventionally generated and delivered on the grid.

More info: http://www.pressherald.com/2015/03/12/the-value-of-power-solar-goes-sky-high/

Via MPBN:

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine could increase the use of solar power for electricity, heating and cooling homes under measures before the state Legislature this year. Among the proposals under consideration, allowing more cooperation between individuals to generate solar energy, and providing rebates to lower costs and improve affordability.

More at: http://news.mpbn.net/post/legislature-considering-measures-lower-solar-power-costs