Odiorne Lane Solar, LLC v. Town of Eliot

Summary

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court held that the proposed large solar array does not qualify as a “public utility facility” under the Town of Eliot’s zoning ordinance, affirming the Board of Appeals’ decision to vacate the Planning Board’s approval. The Court based its holding on the plain‑meaning definition of “public utility facility” and the statutory distinction between public utilities and non‑utility generators.