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Sen. Mark Lawrence to chair the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee for the 132nd Maine Legislature  

Sen. Mark Lawrence to chair the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee for the 132nd Maine Legislature  

Posted: December 12, 2024

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, has been appointed by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to serve as Senate chair of the...

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Committee unanimously supports Vitelli, Brenner proposal to help build solar energy project on contaminated farmland

Committee unanimously supports Vitelli, Brenner proposal to help build solar energy project on contaminated farmland

Posted: May 30, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted unanimously in favor of a joint proposal from Sen....

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<strong>Committee unanimously supports Sen. Vitelli bill to decrease volatility of electricity rates</strong>

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

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

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

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

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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Sen. Vitelli bill to help Mainers afford energy bills receives bipartisan support in committee

Sen. Vitelli bill to help Mainers afford energy bills receives bipartisan support in committee

Posted: March 18, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Friday, the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted strongly in favor of a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli,...

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Committee approves Sen. Vitelli bill to bring broadband connectivity to rural communities

Committee approves Sen. Vitelli bill to bring broadband connectivity to rural communities

Posted: March 11, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli,...

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Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to help Mainers afford energy bills

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to help Mainers afford energy bills

Posted: February 15, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill that would help more Mainers afford their energy bills. LD 1913, “An...

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