New England solar projects cut millions in costs during July heatwave, report says

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 579

Last Updated: 1 day, 20 hours ago

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Rooftop solar saved New England ratepayers more than $130 million in electricity costs during the region’s early July heat wave, according to a report from the Acadia Center.

Jamie Dickerson, one of the report’s authors and senior director of climate and clean energy programs for the environmental nonprofit, said it’s a clear economic case for the benefits of solar power.

“If we hadn’t invested in these resources, we would have been even more exposed …

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