Maine

Dylan Voorhees / Photo courtesy of Natural Resources Council of Maine

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...

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.

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.

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

This January 19 report shows progress (headline notwithstanding) in the United States', um, second offshore wind installation.

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)

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last updated 8/31/2021

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