Renewable energy

“Invest in clean energy and resilient infrastructure”

“He has also issued Executive Orders prohibiting workplace discrimination and establishing paid parental leave for 56,000 state employees, and launched a Clean Energy Plan to create good-paying jobs, increase the use of renewable energy, and fight climate change.”

“We will anchor it in massive investment in solar, wind, and battery storage, a modernized smart grid, and the energy efficiency upgrades that put money back in families’ pockets.”

“We only have one planet, and we must ensure it’s livable for future generations and address climate change. The innovation, development, and deployment of renewables are critical to energy security in the 21st century and to mitigating the extreme weather impacting us all.”

“In this country, we continue to consume more electricity every year. Peggy opposes the Trump Administration’s rollback of investments in clean energy and supports clean energy solutions like wind and solar that also create new union jobs in all areas of our state.”

“Peggy supports the development of new technologies like biofuels including Sustainable Aviation Fuels, and green steel and green ammonia from green hydrogen.”

“A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to pave the way for good-paying renewable energy jobs in northern Maine was signed into law by Governor Janet Mills on Tuesday.”

“The Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to lower energy costs by embracing Maine’s wood energy industry on Wednesday.”

“The first bill – LD 912, “An Act To Establish the Wood Energy Investment Program” – would create a new Wood Energy Investment Program would provide incentives and low- or no-interest loans to businesses that produce energy using biomass. It would strengthen the forest products industry, lower energy costs, and increase the use of Maine wood products to generate energy.”

“On Monday, the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) took the first step toward implementing a new law from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to create good-paying renewable energy jobs, lower energy costs and boost economic development in Aroostook County.”

“By connecting Aroostook County to the New England power grid, we can attract renewable energy companies to Maine, create good-paying jobs and jump-start economic development in the County, and help the state meet its renewable energy goals”

“Today, the Maine Public Utilities Commission selected the winning transmission and distribution bids for the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Program, a program established by legislation put forward by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash.”

“It’s time to unleash the power of home-grown energy in Aroostook County, from biomass to other renewable energy projects, and all the good-paying jobs that come with it.”

“The offshore wind energy project will not only create quality, good-paying jobs but play a critical role in Maine’s path towards energy independence. But as I’ve said from the beginning, this cannot and should not come at the expense of Maine’s lobster industry.”

“On Wednesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, urged the Maine Public Utilities Committee to give final approval to the winning transmission and distribution bids for the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Program.”

“Maine is in the midst of an energy crisis and the key to meaningful energy relief is in our own backyard. By unlocking the affordable, homegrown renewable energy just waiting to be generated in Aroostook County, we can lower energy costs for working families, strengthen our energy independence and create good-paying jobs in rural Maine”

“President Jackson worked with partners in Massachusetts – Senate President Karen Spilka, Speaker of the House Ronald Mariano and the Chairs of the Massachusetts Legislatures’ Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy – to include language in a new Massachusetts law that would allow the Commonwealth to purchase power through the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Program.”

“A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to pave the way for good-paying renewable energy jobs in northern Maine, earned unanimous approval in the Maine Senate on Tuesday.”

“The truth is — there is so much untapped potential for renewable energy in northern Maine, and we can’t afford to let it go to waste.”

“The Maine Senate unanimously approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to lower energy costs by embracing Maine’s wood energy industry on Monday. LD 597, “An Act To Establish the Wood Energy Investment Program” would provide incentives and low- or no-interest loans to businesses that produce energy using biomass.”

“As affordability continues to dominate kitchen-table conversations across New Hampshire, Congressman Chris Pappas is fighting to lower energy costs for Granite Staters. From advancing legislation to lower utility costs for working families to championing clean, homegrown energy solutions, Pappas is laying out a people-first energy agenda focused on lowering costs today and building a more reliable and sustainable future.”

“So we need to pursue true energy independence and develop more homegrown, clean sources of energy. We’re beginning to do that as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act, tax credits for businesses to install rooftop solar, tax credits for homes to install heat pumps and be more energy efficient and lower bills, and so that absolutely should be a priority.”

“Chris served three terms on New Hampshire’s Executive Council, where he fought to expand Medicaid, invest in renewable energy, and protect funding for Planned Parenthood.”

“Chris is fighting to protect our natural environment, address the existential threat of climate change, and invest in lower-cost, clean energy solutions.”

“That is why he secured federal funding to bolster clean energy in New Hampshire, build out EV charging infrastructure, and help families weatherize their homes and invest in alternative energies that keep their costs down.”

“Chris is also working to jumpstart American energy independence and voted for the largest-ever investment in cleaner, cheaper homegrown energy.”

“James Talarico will weatherproof the grid, lower electric bills, and keep Texas the world’s energy leader with an all-of-the-above strategy that protects good-paying oil and gas jobs and grows wind, solar, and geothermal.”

“Make energy more available, reliable, and affordable in Texas: Reinstate federal tax credits, loans, and other tools that diversify energy production and accelerate renewable energy development; streamline permitting processes for energy projects without compromising environmental protections; and make gasoline more affordable by investing in pipeline fortification and building supply chains for critical minerals and transformers.”

“In this country, we continue to consume more electricity every year. Peggy opposes the Trump Administration’s rollback of investments in clean energy and supports clean energy solutions like wind and solar that also create new union jobs in all areas of our state.”

“This administration tried pulling the plug on offshore wind projects that were nearly complete and ready to deliver clean power to hundreds of thousands of homes here on the New England grid. So we have to be thinking about the future. We are losing jobs in the clean energy sector as a result of the cuts that this administration has made. I’m working to restore that.”

“Make energy more available, reliable, and affordable in Texas: Reinstate federal tax credits, loans, and other tools that diversify energy production and accelerate renewable energy development; streamline permitting processes for energy projects without compromising environmental protections; and make gasoline more affordable by investing in pipeline fortification and building supply chains for critical minerals and transformers.”

“Michigan deserves better. That’s why I’ll fight for a pathway to 100% renewable energy.”

“During her term, Minnesota made major investments in climate and clean energy, while committing to achieve 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. These investments also mean a new sector with high-paying, union jobs across the state.”

“If we invest in innovation, we can add to our hundreds of thousands of oil, gas, wind, solar, and battery jobs by creating new jobs in cutting-edge technologies like geothermal and hydrogen-fueled energy. We can pioneer innovative ways to streamline permitting processes without compromising the protection of our environment — so that Texas can lead in increasing energy supply and driving down costs.”

“Make energy more available, reliable, and affordable in Texas: Reinstate federal tax credits, loans, and other tools that diversify energy production and accelerate renewable energy development; streamline permitting processes for energy projects without compromising environmental protections; and make gasoline more affordable by investing in pipeline fortification and building supply chains for critical minerals and transformers.”

“James Talarico will weatherproof the grid, lower electric bills, and keep Texas the world’s energy leader with an all-of-the-above strategy that protects good-paying oil and gas jobs and grows wind, solar, and geothermal.”

“The offshore wind energy project will not only create quality, good-paying jobs but play a critical role in Maine’s path towards energy independence. But as I’ve said from the beginning, this cannot and should not come at the expense of Maine’s lobster industry.”