NRCM news release Bangor – According to a new analysis released today by the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), the development of wind power and renewable energy and the expansion of energy efficiency programs are generating significant jobs in Maine today, and the potential for future job growth is large. “By our count, over Read More
Clean Energy
Clean energy improves Maine's air quality and reduces climate-changing pollution throughout the state of Maine and the greater New England region. That’s why NRCM is a steadfast advocate for state policies and initiatives that benefit Maine’s environment.
NRCM’s climate and clean energy work is focused on where we can have the greatest impact: electric vehicles, clean and renewable energy production, and greater energy efficiency.
Our clean energy work is critical to reducing Maine’s environmental problems and adverse affects to our health. Including high asthma rates, more “bad air days,” rising sea levels due to climate change that threaten coastal communities, and threats to our fall foliage, skiing, and our vital tourism-based industry.
NRCM makes certain that Maine's elected officials and other decision-makers are kept updated about leading information related to global warming pollution, clean energy technologies, and steps Maine can take to ensure clean air for generations to come.
NRCM Supports Record Hill Wind Power Project
Would generate enough clean electricity annually to power 20,000 homes Citing the benefits of clean renewable power to Maine people and our environment, the Natural Resources Council of Maine today announced its support for the 55megawatt (MW) Record Hill Wind Power Project proposed to be developed in Roxbury, Maine. A permit application currently is being Read More
Support of LD 2283, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Governor’s Task Force on Wind Power Development
by Pete Didisheim, NRCM Senior Director of Advocacy Senator Bartlett, Representative Bliss, and members of the Utilities Committee, my name is Pete Didisheim. I am the Advocacy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, I served as a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Wind Power Development, and I am here to testify Read More
NRCM Commends Wind Power Task Force
Recommendations Would Make Maine a Leader in Wind Power The Natural Resources Council of Maine today heralded the final report of Governor Baldacci’s Task Force on Wind Power Development. The report calls for at least 2,000 megawatts (MW) of wind power in Maine by 2015 and at least 3,000 MW by 2020, as part of Read More
LURC Takes One Step Forward for Clean Energy, Not Two
NRCM news release Today, Maine’s Land Use Regulation Commission made two important decisions on the future of wind power in Maine. “The Commission could have taken two steps forward on clean energy for Maine; instead they took one,” said NRCM Clean Energy Director Dylan Voorhees. The Land Use Regulation Commission voted 4-2 to recommend rejecting Read More
Mars Hill Wind Tour Participants Learn First-hand about Wind Farm
Many Mainers joined the Natural Resources Council of Maine on Saturday, September 29th, for our second excursion to Maine —and New England’s— only large wind farm, located at Mars Hill. The group toured the ridge line, met with wind farm developer UPC Wind, enjoyed the incredible fall colors, and went round the mountain to gain Read More
Wind Power Tour Brings a Bus Full of Citizens to Mars Hill, Maine
NRCM news release More than 40 Mainers joined the Natural Resources Council of Maine on Saturday, July 28, for an exciting excursion to New England’s only large wind farm, located right here in Maine at Mars Hill. The group was met by sunny skies and steady winds as they toured the ridgeline, met with wind Read More
In Support of the Black Nubble Wind Project
Statement by Pete Didisheim, NRCM Advocacy Director Today more than 20 organizations are announcing their support of the proposed Black Nubble Wind Farm. We believe that this is the largest and most diverse collection of organizations that have ever assembled in Maine to endorse a specific wind power project. A recent public opinion poll showed Read More
Support Builds for Black Nubble Wind Farm
Details Announced for Protecting Redington Mountain Wind power advocates turned out in force today at a news conference in Portland to lend their support for a scaled-back version of the Redington Wind Power Project. Unlike the original plan, the revised project would be built only on Black Nubble Mountain, and not also on the more Read More
