“This decision shows respect for the critical role that our heritage fishing industries have played and continue to play in our state’s economy and identity,” said Kelt Wilska, energy justice manager at Maine Conservation Voters, in the release. “Offshore wind is the single biggest lever we can pull to address the climate crisis, meet our … Read more
“This is a topic that a lot of tribal folks (have) known about for a long time,” Bryant said at a Question 6 forum hosted Friday by the Maine Conservation Voters. “For us, thinking about treaty obligations that have not been acknowledged or viewed, that’s no big surprise.” “I want my history to be visible. … Read more
For labor and environmental groups, the effort has been both unifying and challenging. “We’re not talking about things like whether an offshore wind port is necessary. We’re talking about what are the labor standards that we’re going to use when we build that port?” said Kathleen Meil, senior director of policy and partnerships at the … Read more
Kathleen Meil of Maine Conservation Voters said that many smaller programs will also be supported by the IRA, including increased rebates for home energy efficiency upgrades, and for heat pumps. She also said because many of the initiatives are new, it will take some time to see their full benefits. See full article at Maine … Read more
Maine Conservation Voters policy director Kathleen Meil is part of the buildings working group of the Maine Climate Council, which is preparing to update its ambitious, four-year 2020 climate plan this fall. She hopes the next phase of their work will dig deeper into this intersection. “It’s one of the things that I actually find really exciting about this … Read more
Environmental advocates also praised the signing of the measure. “Offshore wind is the single biggest lever we can pull to address the climate crisis, meet Maine’s energy needs, and grow our economy simultaneously,” said Kathleen Meil of Maine Conservation Voters. “When this bill is implemented, Maine will set a national example for how to responsibly … Read more
“Maine’s clean energy future and our clean energy economy secured a major victory today,” said Kelt Wilska, Energy Justice Manager at Maine Conservation Voters. “When this bill is implemented, we’ll set a national example for how to responsibly develop a new, affordable energy source, grow good-paying jobs for our workers, and do so without compromising Maine … Read more
Maine Conservation Voters tweeted: “Maine’s clean energy future and our clean energy economy secured a major victory today. When this bill is implemented, we’ll set a national example for how to responsibly develop a new, affordable energy source, grow good-paying jobs for our workers, and do so without compromising Maine values. We’re ready to get … Read more
“This is the key to meeting the climate crisis at the scale that science and justice demand, and to make sure the clean energy transition is an equitable one,” said Kathleen Meil from Maine Conservation Voters. See full article at AP
The veto does not appear to be the end of the road for the legislation. In the letter, Mills emphasized that her office is willing to work with lawmakers, and the Maine Senate is expected to reconvene next week. Environmental and labor advocates told Grist that a number of legislative pathways to pass the bill … Read more