Maine’s New Plug-in Solar Law

Maine’s New Plug-in Solar Law

Author: Natural Resources Council of Maine April 16, 2026 Duration: 27:46
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...

Tune in to Voices for Maine's Environment for a direct line to the conversations shaping the state's natural legacy. Produced by the Natural Resources Council of Maine, this monthly series moves beyond headlines to share the stories of the people on the ground-scientists, advocates, community organizers, and everyday citizens-who are actively defending the places that define this region. Each episode offers a genuine, in-depth look at the collaborative work being done to safeguard clean water, preserve vast forests, and ensure a resilient future. You'll hear firsthand accounts of the challenges and triumphs in environmental stewardship, grounded in the non-partisan, statewide mission of the Council. This podcast serves as an essential audio record of the movement to conserve Maine's unique character, reminding us that protecting the environment is about the voices of those who call it home. Join us for these timely discussions that connect policy with place and people with purpose.
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Podcast Episodes
Poetry in Nature [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:14
In celebration of National Poetry Month we rebroadcast a powerful poetry reading and discussion that former host Carly Peruccio had with Maine-based poet Richard Blanco for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In March of…
Building a Bigger, Better Network of Trails Across Maine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:00
Trails are part of what define the Maine experience. Although Maine currently has wonderful trails for hiking, biking, skiing, snowmobiling, commuting, and other uses, many of our trails are in serious need of repair and…
Amphibians on the Move in Maine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:56
The snow is melting, roads are getting muddier, and amphibians are on the move! We speak with University of Maine graduate student and 2022 Brookie Award winner Greg LeClair about amphibians in Maine, and in particular t…
Wabanaki Nations' State of the Tribes Address [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:18
For the first time in two decades, the chiefs of the tribes in Maine appeared before a special joint session of the Legislature on March 16, 2023, for the Wabanaki Nations’ State of the Tribes address. In this episode, w…
Maine’s Heat Pump Success an Example for the Nation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
More than 100,000 heat pumps have been installed by Mainers and every day more are installed. Without a doubt, heat pumps are a runaway success story for Maine, making our state an incredible example for the rest of the…
“Fly Rod” Crosby, Maine’s Legendary Outdoorswoman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:45
Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby might be Maine’s most famous Mainer you’ve never heard of, but a new statue unveiled in Augusta this week aims to educate more people about her legacy. Fly Rod was a skilled fly fisher and big p…
Meet Rebeccah Sanders, NRCM’s New CEO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:45
Our new CEO Rebeccah Sanders has been on the job a little over a week and has hit the ground running, drawing on her two decades of executive nonprofit management experience in community-driven conservation work and her…
Bonus: Offshore Wind Bill Announcement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:18
Bonus episode! On January 24, 2023, the Natural Resources Council of Maine joined with Senator Mark Lawrence, labor leaders, and conservation partners to announce a bill to boost floating offshore wind in the Gulf of Mai…
Previewing the Top Environmental Issues at the Maine State House [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:33
The State House in Augusta is once again bustling with activity, and NRCM’s experts have been hard at work identifying our top priorities for the 2023 legislative session that will protect Maine’s climate, water, wildlif…
Restoring Atlantic Rivers and Their Great Fish Migrations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:19
Scientist, educator, and author John Waldman discusses how we can restore Maine’s rivers and the great fish migrations to which they were once home. Waldman’s talk was originally delivered at an online webinar NRCM hoste…