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Category: Energy, Utilities and Technology

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to help rural Mainers afford backup generators

Posted: April 20, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced a bill to help Mainers living in rural areas afford backup generators. LD...

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

Posted: April 20, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to further expand Maine’s reliance on renewable energy sources. LD 1350, “An...

Sen. Lawrence introduces bill to create a cost-effective mechanism to promote energy efficiency

Posted: April 16, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, introduced a bill that would create a cost-effective mechanism for tenants and property owners...

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to improve power grid reliability and use of renewable energy in Maine

Posted: March 09, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill that would improve the reliability of Maine’s power grid and use of...

Sen. Lawrence appointed to Maine Climate Council’s energy subcommittee

Posted: March 01, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, has been appointed to the Energy Working Group of the Maine Climate Council by Senate President Troy...

Sen. Lawrence introduces bill to help Maine more efficiently use renewable energy sources

Posted: February 12, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot,  introduced LD 9, “An Act To Promote Renewable Energy by Authorizing a Power-to-fuel...

Sen. Lawrence appointed chair of Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee

Posted: December 14, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, has been appointed to serve as Senate chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and...

Sen. Lawrence issues statement supporting offshore wind energy research and development in Gulf of Maine

Posted: November 24, 2020

AUGUSTA — Last week, Gov. Mills announced that Maine will create the nation’s first floating offshore wind research array in the Gulf of Maine....

Vitelli introduces bill related to Renewable Portfolio Standard

Posted: January 23, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, on Thursday introduced a bill to clarify a provision in Maine’s Renewable Portfolio Standards that...

Jackson rural cell phone bill heads to governor’s desk

Posted: June 04, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would create a state plan to improve...