Maine

Maine

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Dylan Voorhees / Photo courtesy of Natural Resources Council of Maine

Maine Prepares for Policy Shift Toward Clean Energy

Maine’s renewable energy landscape is poised for big changes. Legislation passed into law in June establishes greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and an ambitious renewable portfolio standard. In this interview, Dylan Voorhees, climate and clean energy director of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, explains what the new laws mean...

Maine Articles

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Cross State Lines for Transmission

This April 20 trial update reveals one jury's conclusion that a project to power a million homes with clean energy can proceed despite a repudiative referendum.
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Another Northeastern Bottleneck

This March 30 story details tension within the United States' , swirling around whether and how the program should target resources to communities at greatest risk of damage from severe weather and energy poverty.
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Ordering an MRI for the Ecosystem

This March 17 feature details United States Geologic Survey efforts to fly over - and find - critical mineral sites around the nation.

Maine Quick Data

Energy Efficiency:
Source: ACEEE
Buildings:
Score 4.50 / 9
Utilities:
Score 9.00 / 20
Transportation:
Score 7.50 / 12
Source: DSIRE
Energy Efficiency Programs:
22 Incentives and Policies
Solar Power:
Source: DSIRE
Renewable Energy Programs:
13 Incentives and Policies
Solar Energy Programs:
10 Incentives and Policies
Source: YPCCC
86%

of people in Maine support funding research into renewable energy sources in 2020.

(+1 of the national average)
(est. 929,832 of 1,078,154 adults)

last updated 8/31/2021

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