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Climate & Clean Energy

Together, we can ensure a future with clean, affordable energy that works for all Mainers. Our experts are focused on reducing air pollution and climate-warming emissions, while making our electric grid work better for homeowners and local businesses.

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Gigawatt goal of clean, affordable, and reliable energy from responsibly developed floating wind in the Gulf of Maine

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Heat pumps installed in Maine homes and businesses as part of the statewide Climate Action Plan

$246m

invested in energy efficiency to save Mainers money from participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which has also helped cut carbon emissions from power plants 46% from 2008 to 2020

$86m

net savings if Maine invested in 79 miles of new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and 460 miles of new protected bike lanes by 2050

Rooftop Solar Keeps the Lights On and Costs Down During Heat Waves

June 24, 2025, was the hottest day in a record-breaking heat wave that swept New England and pushed demand on our regional power grid to near-record highs.   It’s exactly …

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Areas of Focus

Climate Change in Maine

Our climate and clean energy experts work with Mainers to identify climate change solutions that lower energy costs, reduce air pollution, and strengthen public health in communities statewide.

Climate Change in Maine

Cleaner Transportation

Our vision for Maine’s transportation future is one in which Mainers can safely get where they need to go with a variety of clean, affordable, and reliable options.

Cleaner Transportation

Efficient Buildings

We support policies that modernize homes and businesses to take advantage of clean energy, increase energy efficiency, and utilize lower-carbon building materials that can enhance the health and prosperity of Maine people.

Efficient Buildings

Modern Electric Grid

Re-envisioning how we plan, build, and operate our electric grid to unlock the full promise of clean, affordable energy for Maine families and businesses.

Modern Electric Grid

Renewable Energy

Advancing Maine-made renewable energy sources that bring us new jobs, cleaner air and water, and make us less dependent on imported fossil fuels.

Renewable Energy

Offshore Wind

Responsibly developing offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine will provide 3,000 megawatts of home-grown energy we need to power the future.

Offshore Wind

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Real Wins for Maine’s Climate

We’ve driven real progress on climate and clean energy in Maine. From strengthening clean energy policies to cutting pollution and providing the tools our communities need to meet today’s challenges, this is just the beginning of the impact we plan on making in our state.

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