Even though Maine's Legislature has twice overwhelmingly defeated bad mining rules that would have allowed dangerous mines near some of our state's most treasured places, the mining rules are back. Let the Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) know you oppose the proposed weak mining rules …
Energy
Action Alert: Speak Up and Protect Brook Trout Waters
We wanted to let you know about an upcoming Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) rulemaking process that includes proposals to protect ponds identified as brook trout waters through Brook Trout Survey volunteer efforts, including proposals to add Moose Pond and Little Fowler …
Action Alert: Explore What Comes Next for Solar In Maine
Join us for a series of forums around the state that will help answer your questions and explore what comes next for solar in Maine. The series, entitled The Future of Solar in Maine, will bring leading voices on the issue to communities across the state. Forums are planned …
Solar Rally at the State House
Join Maine Audubon and our Solar for ME coalition partners for a big solar rally at the State House next Wednesday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. RSVP for the solar rally! Maine is already in last place for solar in the region, but Governor LePage and his allies are working hard to further …
Action Alert: Maine’s solar industry is under attack. Please act now!
Help us stop the attack on Maine's solar industry! Contact your legislators today. Last week, the Energy Committee voted along political party lines on the solar bill (LD 1649) – Democrats supporting and Republicans against. This was a disappointing partisan vote, especially considering the …
Action Alert! Speak Up for Solar
Maine Audubon supports the comprehensive solar legislation that was announced recently. We need you to help us support this historic bill. Take Action! Please attend the public hearing before the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee and speak in support of LD 1649. When: Wednesday, March …
Action Alert! Speak Up for Solar
Please help make solar power more accessible and put Maine on the path for steady growth of solar by asking your legislators to support LD 1263, An Act to Increase Jobs and Promote Investment in Maine's Economy through Increased Access to Solar Energy, (Sponsored by Rep. Sara Gideon). Take …
Solar Rebate Bill Dead
The Senate failed to override the Governor's veto by a vote of 22-13. The House had voted to override by a vote of 105-41. …
Solar Study Update
LD 1652, the solar study bill, has been enacted by the House and is awaiting enactment in the Senate. …