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Energy Resources and Tips for Your Home
Check out Maine Home Performance with Energy Star (R)
Maine Certified Energy Auditors
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs Fact Sheet
NRCM's Top Picks for Energy Efficient Lights
Facts about the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Facts about Maine's Solar Energy Rebate Program
Governor’s Energy Information & Assistance Website
Energy-efficient building codes bill passed in Maine's Legislature in 2008.
Legislature sets limits on coal gasification plants.
Learn about coal plant voted down in 2007 by Wiscasset voters.
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NRCM supports clean, efficient energy technologies and initiatives that benefit Maine. Learn more about what they are, why we support them, and why you should too! |
Kennebec Journal editorial | Jul 01, 2009
Kennebec Journal news update | Jun 30, 2009
Bangor Daily News news story | Jun 25, 2009
In-Depth Description
For too long, Maine - and the U.S. - has been reliant upon fossil fuels for our energy needs. These dirty energy sources - oil, coal, gas - contribute to global warming pollution and other air pollution that leads to serious health and environmental harms. This addiction to dirty energy also hinders progress toward the increased energy independence our country and our state need.
Clean energy sources such as wind and solar are widely available today. NRCM strongly supports initiatives that encourage clean solar energy and appropriately sited wind projects because they provide tremendous benefits to the people and wildlife of Maine.
We also work for greater energy efficiency and conservation, as that is consistently the cheapest, cleanest way to meet Maine’s needs while reducing energy pollution.
We invite you to learn more about the benefits of clean, sustainable energy, and the successes NRCM has had for clean energy policies and initiatives in Maine.