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Category: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Committee unanimously backs Sen. LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications  

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, LD 1828, “An Act Regarding Enhanced 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points,” sponsored by Sen. David LaFountain,...

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Sen. LaFountain introduces bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications 

Posted: May 10, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Dave LaFountain, D-Winslow, introduced a bill to ensure emergency response services are readily accessible and can...

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Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to increase Maine’s use of renewable energy

Posted: May 10, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to increase Maine’s use of renewable energy sources. This advances work...

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Committee unanimously supports Sen. Vitelli bill to decrease volatility of electricity rates

Posted: May 04, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 28, the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Vitelli introduced that would...

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Bill from Sen. Grohoski, Reps. Milliken and Russell to obtain critical funding for historic Fort George earns unanimous committee support 

Posted: March 24, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, March 22, a bill sponsored by Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, to grant critical funding to historic Fort George earned...

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Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to decrease volatility of utility rates

Posted: March 23, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Vitelli introduced a bill to reduce the volatility and uncertainty of utility rates. LD 987, “An Act to Promote...

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Committee unanimously supports Lawrence bill to protect utility customers and improve transparency around rate hikes

Posted: March 13, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted unanimously in favor of a bill from Sen. Mark Lawrence,...

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Senate Majority Leader Vitelli praises Electric Ratepayer Advisory Council report

Posted: February 21, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Office of the Public Advocate presented the Electric Ratepayer Advisory Council Report before the Legislature’s Joint...

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Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to add e-bikes to the electric vehicle rebate program

Posted: February 08, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Feb. 7, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced LD 256, “An Act to Add Electric Bicycles to the Electric Vehicle...

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Committee supports Sen. Vitelli bill to expand Maine’s energy independence

Posted: March 21, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Vitelli, D-Arrowsic,...

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