I thought all the solar and wind power was going to decrease costs. The narrative takes yet another turn by advocating turning useless energy into wasted energy and taking away power from arriving to homes, businesses and industry.
Yet, another reason to keep enviro-heads out of energy policy.
Maine Department of Energy Resources to Conduct Competitive Energy Solicitations in 2026
"Beginning in 2026, the Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) will conduct a competitive energy solicitation for energy storage and is also considering a competitive solicitation for demand management. The Maine Energy Plan identifies energy storage as key to “decrease costs by supplying power when grid electricity is most expensive, and store energy to be utilized when intermittent clean energy resources may not be as abundantly available” (p. 29). Demand management can play a central role in increasing affordability by providing a flexible, cost-effective alternative to traditional grid infrastructure upgrades."
Maine Department of Energy Resources to Conduct Competitive Energy Solicitations in 2026
by Dan McKay
8 hours ago
I thought all the solar and wind power was going to decrease costs. The narrative takes yet another turn by advocating turning useless energy into wasted energy and taking away power from arriving to homes, businesses and industry.
Yet, another reason to keep enviro-heads out of energy policy.
Maine Department of Energy Resources to Conduct Competitive Energy Solicitations in 2026
"Beginning in 2026, the Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) will conduct a competitive energy solicitation for energy storage and is also considering a competitive solicitation for demand management. The Maine Energy Plan identifies energy storage as key to “decrease costs by supplying power when grid electricity is most expensive, and store energy to be utilized when intermittent clean energy resources may not be as abundantly available” (p. 29). Demand management can play a central role in increasing affordability by providing a flexible, cost-effective alternative to traditional grid infrastructure upgrades."