ME: Energy Policy
Website helps Maine’s young voters track climate change resources
A new website aims to help young voters in Maine take advantage of the historic climate progress being made through the Inflation Reduction Act…
Young activists call on Biden administration to declare climate emergency
Young activists are pressuring President Joe Biden to declare a climate emergency and use the additional powers to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions…
New heat-pump technology helps Maine reduce oil use, reach climate goals
A new report shows Maine is exceeding the home-heating goals set forth in its ambitious four-year climate plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions…
Post-election confusion remains regarding ME utility rates
The proposal to create a public owned electric power utility in Maine was defeated but the confusion surrounding electricity rates remains. A series …
Maine voters consider costs, climate in public utility amendment
An amendment on Tuesday's ballot in Maine to transfer ownership of the state's two private utilities to the public is considered a dead heat…
Maine Researchers Help Develop Climate Change-Resilient Power Grids
Researchers at the University of Maine are working to develop a more resilient electric power grid to withstand the growing number of climate change-r…
More Climate Investments Sought After Inflation Reduction Act
Backers of the Inflation Reduction Act say its historic funding is helping build a clean-energy future, but a National Climate Emergency Plan is …
More STEM Workers Needed in ME to Fill Growing Green Energy Sector
Business leaders in Maine are working to raise awareness of the growing number of climate change-related job opportunities. The state's recent …
ME Labor Groups Applaud New Offshore Wind Energy Industry Standards
Labor advocates are hailing Maine Governor Janet Mill's signing of a landmark bill creating a new offshore wind energy industry in the state…
Bills Aim to Create 'Responsible' Offshore Wind Industry in ME
Maine lawmakers are considering two pieces of legislation which supporters said are needed to ensure "responsible" development of offshore wind projec…
New Hydropower Dam Designs Leave Fish Unharmed
By Eric Krebs for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Pub…
MaineDOT Installing Solar Arrays to Power Capitol Complex
The Maine Department of Transportation is "going green," with plans to install solar arrays on three state-owned properties in Augusta. The …