This of course starts off with the assumption that decarbonization makes sense. Silkman also states "Maine is where the winds are". A look at a wind map shows that statement to be untrue. It also treats Maine's climate goals as worthy which is ludicrous. Inherent in the writer's piece is the idea that wind power makes economic sense when in fact it makes none. Check your assumptions Mr. Silkman.

Richard Silkman: Maine must not go…

From EIA:

https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=67104

"Petroleum-fired generation in New England reached almost 8.0 GW between January 25 and 26, exceeding the capacity available from units that predominantly use petroleum, indicating contribution from fuel-switching units. Almost 41% of New England’s 15.1 GW natural gas-fired generating capacity can switch fuels to burn DFO. Operators…

‘EVs will only grow very slowly from here on out due to a saturated market and lack of consumer demand,’ an energy analyst said.

LEADERS?

Maine leaders pitch solutions to enhance grid as temperatures drop and electricity prices soar

By Emmett Gartner

gro.rotinomeniameht@ttemme

Published on: February 13, 2026

EXCERPTS

...............Bartlett with the Public Utilities Commission was similarly direct about the approach he believes Maine should…

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lpN8cuDZNw&t=1571s

Translation: I will never stop separating you from your hard-earned money.

Gov. Janet Mills Reacts to Trump Administration’s Reversal of Obama-Era Declaration Underpinning Greenhouse Gas Regulation

Libby Palanza

February 13, 2026

On Thursday, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reversed an Obama-era declaration that has served as the…

EVs are done! 

Where is mention of cost, who pays, alternate use for funds, drawbacks????? BTW, the following quote is excerpted from Maine Public's mission statement: 

"We will be recognized throughout Maine and beyond as an organization that has made a distinct difference by focusing in a disciplined manner on the issues most important to Maine and by being relentless in pursuit…

These NGO's almost NEVER tell the full story. Note how they use the term CAPACITY rather than output. Almost everything produced by these so called self-appointed "environmental groups" is misleading propaganda. So the question is - are they getting paid to do this and who pays them how much?

Renewable energy accounts for 88%

February 10, 2026

In the first eleven months of 2025, renewable energy sources…

Cold weather strains New England electric grid

Maine Public | By Peter McGuire

Published February 9, 2026

"..................................Continuing those programs, replacing baseboard electric heaters with more efficient heat pumps and installing more…

1. Q. Is ISO-NE and NESCOE independent agencies?

    A. The ISO acts as the billing and collection agent for the New England States Committee on Electricity                  (NESCOE) for recovery of amounts reflected in the annual NESCOE budget.  

Consider the source when reading. The second paragraph includes the standard total BS claim about powering X # of homes. (They don't tell you that's a fake theoretical number never attained which means ZERO homes can be powered.) The third paragraph states "Maine has been trying for years to build new renewable generation in its most remote northern counties, Aroostook and Washington, an area with enormous potential wind...." (No, not Maine, just really…

Mills may not be dancing to a happy tune rather soon....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCqL8_9NOxg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCqL8_9NOxg