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Building Maine’s Clean Energy Future at the University of Maine

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by Meghan Hurley • March 16, 2023 When I think of clean energy and the technology that generates it – like offshore wind turbines, solar panels, even 3-D printers that churn out bio-based building materials – I picture blue skies and clean air. I imagine clear flowing waterways and skylines free of smoke stacks. And … Read more

Maine Governor’s Energy Office Releases Offshore Wind Roadmap

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AUGUSTA, ME – Today, the Maine Governor’s Energy Office released its final Offshore Wind Roadmap. After 18 months of collaborative stakeholder-driven work, the Roadmap represents a plan to responsibly and equitably develop floating offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine and make progress towards the Governor’s goal of 100% clean energy by 2040. This plan sets the stage for … Read more

Governor Mills Highlights Climate Action in State of the State Address

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AUGUSTA, ME – Tonight, Governor Janet Mills highlighted environmental and climate priorities in her State of the State Address, delivered to a Joint Convention of the Legislature in the House Chamber. She discussed budget allocations that will support climate resilience, community-level climate action, and Maine’s 100% renewable energy goals. The Mills Administration continues to demonstrate the commitment … Read more

EPA’s Newly Released Heavy-Duty Rule is a Small Step in the Right Direction, but there is More Work to be done to Protect the Public from Health-Harming Vehicle Emissions

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WASHINGTON D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final rule to reduce harmful Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, requiring an emissions reduction of 50% by 2045. While this is an exciting step in the right direction, the EPA must grant California’s waivers to reinforce states’ authority to set stronger truck … Read more

MCV Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary of Maine’s Climate Action Plan

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AUGUSTA, ME – Tomorrow marks the two-year anniversary of Maine’s Climate Action Plan: Maine Won’t Wait. Grounded in science and community, the Maine Climate Council released the ambitious four-year plan to reduce emissions, prepare for climate change impacts, and strengthen Maine communities on December 1, 2020. More than 250 Maine people served on the Climate Council and … Read more

Augusta Community Gathers for Reading from Author and Advocate Marpheen Chann

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AUGUSTA, ME – Yesterday, dozens gathered at the historic Viles House in Augusta for a book reading, signing, and conversation with one of Maine’s newest authors: Marpheen Chann. Chann is a gay, first-generation Asian American born in California to a Cambodian refugee family and later adopted by an evangelical, white working-class family in Maine. He uses a … Read more

MCV Releases 2022 Environmental Scorecard with Special Spotlight on Tribal Sovereignty

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AUGUSTA, ME – Today, Maine Conservation Voters unveiled its 2022 legislative scorecard highlighting state legislative environmental and voting rights victories and the elected officials who made them possible — including 84 state senators and representatives who received our coveted 100% score. “From keeping out-of-state waste out of Maine’s landfills, to holding our utilities accountable to climate … Read more

MCV Celebrates Final Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Historic Climate Action Investments

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AUGUSTA, ME – Just now, after nearly two years of lengthy negotiations and passionate advocacy from climate, labor, health, and justice organizations in Maine and nationwide, Congress passed the largest investment in climate action in U.S. history. The climate-centered Inflation Reduction Act invests $369 billion in climate, clean energy, and environmental justice investments and is projected to help … Read more