County-by-county record of moratoriums, bans, project rejections, and other restrictions on utility-scale clean energy in Maine — 2 tracked actions, each linked to the source that reported it. See our Maine clean energy guide for market context, and the methodology for how entries are sourced and labeled.
As of August 2026, CleanPowerDaily tracks 2 restrictive actions against utility-scale clean energy in Maine, spanning 2 counties: 0 moratoriums, bans, or restrictions, 0 project rejections, and 2 other actions such as withdrawals or litigation.
| County | Actions | Technology | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 1 | Solar | |
| Hancock County | 1 | Solar |
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A moratorium petition targeting an 800-900 acre solar farm may go to a November referendum in Jay, Maine. The Select Board heard opposition from community members at a recent meeting.
Sullivan
Inside Climate News reported that state Senate candidate Graham Platner voted as a Sullivan Planning Board member to pursue a moratorium on all solar projects other than rooftop installations while the town developed permitting rules.
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