Energy – Maine Policy Institute

By Jacob PosikMarch 10, 2022

Release: Coalition Opposes the Adoption of California-style Regulations Across the Country

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 10, 2022Contact: Jacob PosikDirector of CommunicationsOffice: 207.321.2550 Coalition Releases Public Letter Opposing the Adoption ofCalifornia-style Regulations Across the Country PORTLAND, Maine – Maine Policy Institute and a […]

By Adam CrepeauNovember 19, 2019

A government takeover of CMP and Emera would not benefit ratepayers

During the First Session of the 129th Legislature, Rep. Seth Berry introduced LD 1646, a bill that would create a consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility by forcibly consuming assets and […]

By Adam CrepeauOctober 22, 2019

Joining the Transportation & Climate Initiative would mean higher gas and diesel prices for Mainers

In June 2010, under Governor John Baldacci, eleven states and the District of Columbia began collaborating on the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI). The goal of TCI is to reduce […]

By Adam CrepeauOctober 11, 2019

Here’s what lawmakers want to debate in the Second Session

They’re at it again. On September 27th, lawmakers were required to submit all of their legislative requests to the Revisor’s Office to ensure they would be considered by the Legislative […]

By Maine Heritage Policy CenterMarch 28, 2014

Exit RGGI: The Potential Economic Impact of a Maine Withdrawal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Executive Summary The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is a carbon dioxide cap and trade agreement between nine states in the Northeastern United States. RGGI Inc. is the entity responsible […]

By Maine Heritage Policy CenterSeptember 27, 2012

Release: “Renewable energy” law forces higher electricity rates, job losses

“Renewable energy” mandate will raise electricity prices by $145 million, cost Maine 1,000 jobs RPS law burdens households, harms Maine’s economy Maine’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) legislation, which requires that […]