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 overwhelming public support shown at the public hearing when 150 Maine people […]
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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 16, 1:00pm Where: Room 211 of the Cross Office Building in Augusta If you […]
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 Action: Speak up for solar power: […]
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.
Solar Bills Update
LD 1252, the Solar Rebate bill, as amended, has been enacted in both the House and Senate and is pending the Governor’s signature. LD 1652, the Solar Study bill, is tabled in the Senate. �We expect this to be voted on this week.
Ink & Pine Podcast: Wind Power & Wildlife
Did you miss our community report last week about wind power and wildlife? Check out the latest installment of the Ink & Pine podcast�(featuring Seth Koenig from the Bangor Daily News, Dylan Martin from The Forecaster and Dan Bodoff from Maine Digital Press) to hear an interview with wildlife biologist, Susan Gallo. Susan will share […]
LD 385, Wind Bill, Becomes Law
LD 385 has been signed by the Governor and is now law. �It�improves public participation in the wind permitting process, increases predictability, protects the globally rare Bicknell’s thrush, and ensures that approved wind development moving forward is designed and operated in a manner that reflects current technologies and lessons learned.