Economics

Solar Debate Heads to Cold, Foggy Maine, Where Panels are Scarce

  • Debate over net metering policies have national implications
  • `Everyone is watching what happens in these small states'

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Despite long winters, a famously foggy coastline and relatively few solar panels in operation, Maine is emerging as a pivotal U.S. state for determining how consumers will pay for power generated by the sun.

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