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The Maine House voted to pass a bill allowing small plug-in solar generation devices to be used by residents, including renters, after members sparred over property rights, safety and payback periods. Supporters say it expands access to clean energy; opponents warned of landlord liability and safety risks.

At a SDG Media Zone panel at United Nations headquarters, UNDP administrator Alexandre Descrew and Damilola Ogunbi, Special Representative for the Secretary‑General for Sustainable Energy for All, said AI and modeling can speed decentralized electrification but warned data centers’ energy and water demands risk local displacement and inequity.

The Global Outcome of a Trillionaire’s Mission to Improve Life Everywhere

Supervisor Ronan introduces legislation to prohibit city contracts with firms involved in Trump wall.

Cora introduces BrightSaver nonprofit to provide affordable solar options for all residents.

SB321 would require utilities to issue a single bill showing community solar credits (net crediting). Supporters said consolidated billing improves transparency and enables unbanked and low-income customers to enroll; one public witness argued it could reduce transparency and urged added consumer protections.

Senate Bill 1757 — creating an Office of Clean Energy Equity at the Board of Public Utilities, revising community solar, and setting storage and equity goals — was amended and released after coalition support and environmental-justice testimony; amendments add safety, planning and evaluation requirements.