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Governor Janet Mills touts renewable gains, announces state procurement to boost energy storage
Summary
In a recorded address, Gov. Janet Mills highlighted Maine's expansion of renewables and energy-efficiency measures and said the state will run a procurement this year to help exceed a 400-megawatt storage goal by 2030.
Governor Janet Mills said Maine will expand renewable energy and run a state procurement to add grid-connected storage as a tool to lower residents' electricity bills.
"That's the leading factor driving up energy costs for Maine," Mills said of the state's reliance on natural gas, arguing the dependence on fossil fuels is pushing prices higher for ratepayers. She also blamed federal policy changes, saying, "President Trump and Congress have repealed tax credits ... and they've imposed new tariffs that are making clean energy production more expensive and raising energy costs for Maine people."
Mills recounted accomplishments her administration credits for expanding clean power in…
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