Energy Policy
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Few states remain in the failed Transportation Climate Initiative
The Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI) began in 2010 when 11 states and the...
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Battle over consumer-owned utility pits Gov. Mills against her legislative allies
If a bill recently approved by the Maine Legislature’s Committee on Energy, Utilities...
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State takeover of CMP, Versant Power a boondoggle in the making
Lawmakers on Maine’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee held a public hearing last...
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What would it take to reach Biden’s carbon-free electric power goal by 2035?
President Joe Biden pledged on January 27 to conjure “a carbon pollution–free electricity sector” into...
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Maine’s climate action plan heavy on spending, light on specifics
Earlier this month, the Maine Climate Council released its four-year plan titled, “Maine...
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In ending referendum on CMP corridor, Maine’s high court limits future use of Maine’s ballot initiative process
On August 13, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court issued a judgment regarding a...
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Committee proposes turning state takeover of CMP into study
On Friday, Maine’s Energy, Utilities, and Technology committee voted 8-1 to amend a...
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Why Mainers should be skeptical of the bond questions in the July primary election
In the past 13 years, Maine voters have approved 38 of 39 bond...
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New report highlights the downfalls of establishing a state-owned utility
A recent report by London Economics International (LEI), a Boston-based financial advisory firm...
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Clean energy bill would replicate Blaine House solar project blunder
This session, lawmakers on Maine’s Energy, Utility and Technology Committee is considering LD...
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Are Maine’s clean energy policies working?
The Big Picture Since 2005 Maine’s carbon dioxide emissions have fallen 41 percent,...
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Gas tax coming, and it won’t be used to repair highways
Gasoline taxes may rise 17 cents a gallon and go up from there...
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Video: Understanding the Transportation & Climate Initiative
Governor Janet Mills is considering entering Maine into the Transportation & Climate Initiative,...
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Ratepayers will suffer if state government forcibly consumes the assets of CMP and Emera Maine
During the First Session of the 129th Legislature, Rep. Seth Berry introduced LD 1646,...
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Gas and diesel tax outlined in TCI framework would hurt Maine’s most vulnerable
The following letter was submitted by The Maine Heritage Policy Center to the...
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New clean energy initiative could increase gas and diesel prices for Maine consumers
In June 2010, under Governor John Baldacci, eleven states and the District of...
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Maine’s largely symbolic renewable mandates are hurting ratepayers
In an attempt to curb the effects of climate change, state governments across...
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Governor Mills’ empty promise to the United Nations
When she addressed the United Nations earlier this week, Governor Janet Mills announced...
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On energy, Maine’s politicians keep making a bad situation even worse
Politicians everywhere should have to take a version of the Hippocratic Oath, swearing...
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The clean energy agenda in Augusta is crony capitalism
On Wednesday, June 26, Governor Janet Mills signed into law a pair of...
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‘Green New Deal for Maine’ bill has nothing to do with climate change
The Maine House of Representatives on Wednesday considered LD 1282, “An Act to...
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Misguided policy drives high energy costs for Maine manufacturers
There is a legislative agenda to “make Maine green again” that could make...
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A carbon tax would hurt Maine’s most vulnerable
Lawmakers on the Energy, Utilities and Technology committee on Thursday, Feb. 28 will...
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Maine has an exciting opportunity to reduce energy costs
I have been talking about the need to reduce energy prices for nearly...
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Just another day wading through the swamp
On Thursday, Jan. 11 the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology...
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Solar is breaking the bank for Maine ratepayers
Once again, it seems that the debate on the value of harnessing sunshine...
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Market Must Drive Energy Costs, Not Handouts
Protecting our natural resources is a priority. It is also a priority for...
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Valeriani: New Energy Demand Requires Clear Solution
Maine’s energy profile is composed primarily petroleum, natural gas, biomass and renewable energies...
