Maine Audubon is very concerned by Central Maine Power’s (CMP) New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project due to the impact the project as proposed would have on Maine wildlife and habitat — as well as a marked lack of evidence that the project actually offers climate benefits. We strongly urge the Commonwealth of Massachusetts […]
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Solar bill passes the House 106-38
Great news!�This morning, the Maine House of Representatives passed LD 1444 (the �solar bill�) by a margin of 106-38.�That’s right: this important bill earned the votes it needs to overcome Governor LePage’s anticipated veto. This is cause for celebration — but our efforts aren’t over. If your Representative supported this bill, please take a moment […]
Action Alert: Time to move Maine’s solar policy forward
Please contact your legislator today and encourage them to support LD 1444, a bill that would move solar policy forward in Maine. Earlier today, the Senate voted overwhelmingly in support of LD 1444. Now it’s on to the House! Please contact your House member today. (Consider also contacting your Senator and, if they were supportive, […]
Testifying against an Annual Fee on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
On Tuesday, February 13, Maine Audubon testified in opposition to LD 1806, An Act to Ensure Equity in the Funding of Maine’s Transportation Infrastructure by Imposing an Annual Fee on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. Over 15 individuals and organizations testified in opposition to the bill — from a town selectperson, to an employee of an […]
Northeast Making Progress on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Looking for some good news this morning? Check out the graph of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) emissions below. In 2017, emissions continued a gratifying downward trend — dropping 18 percent from the previous year, and 23 percent below the 2017 cap. RGGI is a partnership between Maine and eight other northeastern states where together […]
Action Alert: Solar Needs Your Legislator’s Support
The legislature’s Energy, Utilities, and Technology Committee has heard from scores of Maine people, including several Maine Audubon supporters, that they support a bill to remove a tax on the solar people use at their own home or business, increase the number of people that can participate in community solar projects, and otherwise eliminate barriers […]
Solid Turnout at Solar Hearing
Last Thursday, January 11, we had great turnout in support of Senator Saviello’s solar bill (more aptly dubbed the �gross metering bill�).�Maine Audubon members and supporters in particular made their voices heard, testifying before the Committee. Jared Crawford from Brooks expressed his frustration that the Maine Legislature and LePage administration keep moving the ball on […]
Action Alert: Time to speak up for solar policy
Solar policy in Maine is back in play. With your help, we’re going to be successful this session. Last year, a bill that would have protected Maine from a huge backslide on solar power was narrowly defeated. Now, we have an opportunity to move solar in the right direction. On Thursday, January 11, at 1 […]
Action Alert: Last chance to speak up in defense of Maine’s new National Monument
We have a few days left to weigh in with our comments in support of�the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument.�Your comments can help ensure this new national monument remains a protected piece of Maine’s landscape. The Department of Interior (DOI) is accepting public comments as part of the Trump administration’s review of national monument […]