New legislation looks to take advantage of renewable energy in northern Maine
The bill would establish the Maine Renewable Energy Development Program and connect a transmission line from Aroostook County to the New England power grid Author: Sam Rogers (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 8:30 PM EDT May 18, 2021 Updated: 8:33 PM EDT May 18, 2021
AUGUSTA, Maine Maine s Senate President Troy Jackson, D- Allagash, began a public hearing in the Legislature s Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Technology Tuesday morning with a call to action.
“I believe it is critical that we take action and seize this economic and environmental opportunity, he said.
Jackson spoke of an opportunity to capitalize on renewable energy resources in his home district in Aroostook County. On Tuesday, Jackson introduced L.D. 1710, An Act To Require Prompt and Effective Use of the Renewable Energy Resources of Northern Maine.