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<strong>Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to promote renewable energy on PFAS-contaminated land</strong>

Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to promote renewable energy on PFAS-contaminated land

Posted: April 21, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill to promote the reuse of PFAS-contaminated land for renewable energy...

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...

SOLAR ENERGY LAW TAKES EFFECT

Posted: July 28, 2014

Senator Vitelli-sponsored measure to create state’s first roadmap for solar power AUGUSTA–--A  measure sponsored by Democratic Senator Eloise...

SOLAR BILL BECOMES LAW

Posted: April 24, 2014

Senator Vitelli’s bill will create a roadmap for solar power in Maine     AUGUSTA – A solar energy development bill sponsored by...

GOP SUSTAINS LEPAGE VETO OF BILL TO HELP MAINERS HEAT THEIR HOMES AFFORDABLY

Posted: April 16, 2014

Measure would have provided rebates for heat pumps and solar panels AUGUSTA--In a 22-13 vote, the Senate Republicans sustained Governor LePage’s...

SOLAR ENERGY BILL RECEIVES UNANIMOUS SENATE APPROVAL

Posted: April 03, 2014

Senator Vitelli’s bill creates roadmap for solar power in Maine   AUGUSTA – The Senate unanimously gave initial approval to a measure to...

MEASURE TO PROMOTE SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ADVANCES

Posted: March 19, 2014

AUGUSTA – The Energy, Utilities, and Technology Committee unanimously voted to support a bill sponsored by Democratic Senator Eloise Vitelli to...

Bangor Daily News: As Maine lawmakers consider solar energy goals, LePage takes new swipe at wind power

Posted: January 22, 2014

By Scott Thistle Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine is lagging behind the rest of New England when it comes to generating electricity with...

SOLAR POWER KEY TO MAINE’S ENERGY FUTURE, SAY ADVOCATES

SOLAR POWER KEY TO MAINE’S ENERGY FUTURE, SAY ADVOCATES

Posted: January 21, 2014

Environmentalists and energy experts back Vitelli’s bill to establish state solar energy goals AUGUSTA – Earlier today, environmental advocates,...

SENATOR VITELLI SPONSORS MEASURES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO WORKFORCE TRAINING, DENTAL CARE, AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

Posted: November 01, 2013

AUGUSTA – During the 2014 legislative session, the legislature will consider three bills sponsored by Senator Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic to expand...