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

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...

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Vitelli introduces bill related to Renewable Portfolio Standard

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...

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Sen. Lawrence to focus on protecting natural resources and expanding access to affordable health care this session

Posted: January 08, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, returned to Augusta on Wednesday for the start of the second regular session of the 129th...

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Committee backs Bellows bill to protect internet consumers’ privacy

Committee backs Bellows bill to protect internet consumers’ privacy

Posted: May 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology on Tuesday voted to support Legislation introduced by Sen. Shenna...

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Sanborn bill would benefit community solar energy projects in Maine

Sanborn bill would benefit community solar energy projects in Maine

Posted: March 29, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, would help expand community-based solar energy projects in Maine. LD 1127, “An...

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Bill introduced to provide stable funding for vital wastewater infrastructure upgrades

Bill introduced to provide stable funding for vital wastewater infrastructure upgrades

Posted: February 15, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Rep. Jen Dechant, D-Bath, and now being steered by Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to ensure a stable funding...

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Sen. Miramant bill would expand renewable energy generation

Sen. Miramant bill would expand renewable energy generation

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill submitted by Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, would expand renewable energy generation. The bill – LD 273, “An Act To Require...

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Sen. Carson presents bill to improve the record keeping of the Public Utilities Commission at public hearing

Sen. Carson presents bill to improve the record keeping of the Public Utilities Commission at public hearing

Posted: January 30, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill submitted by Sen. Brownie Carson, D-Harpswell, to require the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to permanently keep all records of...

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Sen. Lawrence to chair Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee for the 129th Maine Legislature

Sen. Lawrence to chair Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee for the 129th Maine Legislature

Posted: December 31, 2018

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mark W. Lawrence, D-York, has been appointed by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to chair the Joint Standing Committee on...

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Sen. Dion re-appointed to Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee

Sen. Dion re-appointed to Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee

Posted: December 29, 2016

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mark Dion, D-Portland, has been appointed by the Senate President to the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Energy,...

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