The Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick went electric earlier this year when it launched the Bookmobile, an electric transit van that has been designed to extend library services beyond the central library location. Transitioning to zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, like transit vans and delivery trucks, is an important step to reducing air pollution Read More
How Stronger Clean Car Standards Will Give Mainers Better Choices
Zero-emission cars and trucks are becoming more common on Maine’s roads, and it’s no surprise. They’re quiet, fun to drive, easier to maintain, save drivers money on gas, and don’t pollute our clean air. These benefits have led to a situation where supply can’t meet the rising demand. That’s why the Natural Resources Council of Read More
LD 2004, An Act to Restore Access to Federal Laws Beneficial to the Wabanaki Nations
Testimony in Support of LD 2004, An Act to Restore Access to Federal Laws Beneficial to the Wabanaki Nations Senator Carney, Representative Moonen, and distinguished members of the Judiciary Committee, my name is Josh Caldwell. I am the Climate and Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), and I am submitting Read More
LD 1674, Safe, Interconnected Transportation Construction
Testimony in Support of LD 1674, An Act to Require and Encourage Safe and Interconnected Transportation Construction Projects Senator Chipman, Representative Williams, and members of the Committee on Transportation, my name is Josh Caldwell. I am the Climate and Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). NRCM has been working Read More
LD 1572, Ensure Proper Funding of the Highway Fund by Imposing a Surcharge on EV Registration
Testimony in Opposition to LD 1572, An Act to Ensure Proper Funding of the Highway Fund by Imposing a Surcharge on Electric Vehicle Registration Senator Chipman, Representative Williams, and members of the Committee on Transportation, my name is Josh Caldwell. I am the Climate and Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator at the Natural Resources Council of Read More
LD 1559, An Act to Advance the State’s Public Transit Systems
Testimony in Support of LD 1559, An Act to Advance the State’s Public Transit Systems by Reinvigorating the Public Transit Advisory Council and Increasing Funding Senator Chipman, Representative Williams, and members of the Committee on Transportation, my name is Josh Caldwell. I am the Climate and Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator at the Natural Resources Council Read More
LD 1621, An Act Regarding Environmental Justice
Testimony in Support of LD 1621, An Act Regarding Environmental Justice Senator Brenner, Representative Gramlich, honorable members of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, my name is Josh Caldwell, and I am the Climate and Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). NRCM has been working for more than 60 Read More
LD 1170, Resolve, to Promote Passenger Rail for Commuters
Testimony in Support of LD 1170, Resolve, to Promote Passenger Rail for Commuters Senator Chipman, Representative Williams, and members of the Committee on Transportation, my name is Josh Caldwell. I am the Climate and Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator at the Natural Resources Council of Maine. NRCM has been working for more than 60 years to Read More
LD 1141, Improve Access and System Preservation by Providing Shoulders and Bicycle Lanes
Testimony in Support of LD 1141, An Act to Improve Access and System Preservation by Providing Shoulders and Bicycle Lanes on State Roadways Leading to State Parks and Other Significant Destinations Senator Chipman, Representative Williams, and members of the Committee on Transportation, my name is Josh Caldwell. I am the Climate and Clean Energy Outreach Read More
