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The Climate Activists' Attack on Pensions. Maine Youth for Climate Justice
While Maine passed landmark legislation in 2021 (LD 99) mandating fossil fuel divestment for its pension fund (MainePERS) and other state funds, activists argue the process is too slow and incomplete, with MainePERS still holding substantial fossil fuel investments despite the law's 2026 deadline approaching, leading to ongoing pressure and criticism. The pension fund cites fiduciary duty and market conditions, while advocates push for full compliance by the…
ContinueAdded by Dan McKay on January 5, 2026 at 6:41am — No Comments
One More Time Why Government Can't be Trusted
Added by Dan McKay on January 2, 2026 at 7:13am — 2 Comments
I wish we had people in Augusta and Newscenter 6 would research rather than mimicking each other.
Added by Dan McKay on January 1, 2026 at 7:00am — No Comments
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark, scientists say - CBS News
CBS news and a German social activist, how can you not believe them?
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-2025-critical-mark-eclipsed/
Added by Dan McKay on December 31, 2025 at 5:24am — 1 Comment
Finally, an Analysis Comparing Renewable Energy Subsidies VS. Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Lopsided Largesse: Subsidies for renewables account for almost all energy-sector federal support
Largesse: Subsidies for renewables account for almost all energy-sector federal support | Just The News
A …
ContinueAdded by Dan McKay on December 30, 2025 at 7:40am — No Comments
. Governor Mills has made combatting climate change and supporting renewable energy a top priority of her administration. Burgess will help lead those efforts.
PUBLIC HEARING: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00 PM, Cross Building, Room 211
Governor Mills Taps Energy Expert Dan Burgess to Lead Governor’s Energy Office
Governor…
Added by Dan McKay on December 29, 2025 at 11:00am — 5 Comments
ISO-NE A Blue State Captured and Weak-Kneed Operational Electricity Resource Manager
ISO-NE proves to be a puppet to the blue New England States with a lack of real backbone which is driving electricity costs into the stratosphere. I would be ashamed to admit I worked for such a useless and ratepayer adverse outfit.
December 22, 2025
ISO New England statement on Department of the Interior offshore wind announcement
ISO New…
Added by Dan McKay on December 27, 2025 at 8:40am — 3 Comments
Questions of the Day
Has your electric bill gone up over the last 6 years?
How long has Maine had a Democrat majority state legislature and governor's administration?
Will the Democrats, Democrat controlled lobbyists and Democrat controlled media stop lying to the people with claims their energy policies will save everyone money?
Merry Christmas, everybody!
Added by Dan McKay on December 24, 2025 at 7:18am — 1 Comment
New York Parents Furious as State-Mandated Electric Buses Leave Kids Without Heat in Frigid Temperatures
Added by Dan McKay on December 21, 2025 at 6:38am — 3 Comments
Electricity isn't the Problem, Democrats Are
Added by Dan McKay on December 20, 2025 at 8:09am — 2 Comments
Maine Department of Energy Resources to Conduct Competitive Energy Solicitations in 2026
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.…
ContinueAdded by Dan McKay on December 20, 2025 at 5:50am — No Comments
If Democrat Policies Make Energy So Affordable, Why Are They Backtracking From Them?
Excellent read: If Democrat Policies Make Energy So Affordable, Why Are They Backtracking From Them?
Added by Dan McKay on December 20, 2025 at 5:30am — No Comments
Two Reports, Back-to-Back, there seems to be a Correlation
"The latest capacity auction by the PJM Interconnection, the country’s largest electrical grid, results in record-high prices, but fails to secure enough resources to meet its targeted reserve margin."
"Chart: Clean energy remains dominant in the US"
Added by Dan McKay on December 19, 2025 at 9:09am — No Comments
Democrat on the EUT Committee Wants Batteries on Maine Dwellings. The Takeover Proceeds
I'll have my gasoline fueled generator and opt-out of this.
LD 1730 "An Act Regarding the Beneficial Electrification Policy of the State" is scheduled for a public hearing on January 6,2026
SUMMARY
This amendment replaces the bill, which is a concept draft, and changes the title. The amendment excepts the installation and operation of one or more eligible plug-in photovoltaic…
Added by Dan McKay on December 19, 2025 at 5:35am — 1 Comment
Why, CMP, Why???
For the eighth year in a row, Central Maine Power has been ranked last among power companies on the East Coast, according to JD Power.
JD Power says the customer satisfaction study is based on things like monthly cost, trust, safety and reliability, ease of doing business, information provided, people, problem…
ContinueAdded by Dan McKay on December 19, 2025 at 5:16am — No Comments
Philip Bartlett and the PUC Leads the Way to 40 Cents per Kilowatt-hour Electricity
The New, Revamped Solar Rates
Philip Bartlett Breaks the 40 Cent per kwH Barrier
Added by Dan McKay on December 19, 2025 at 5:02am — No Comments
Maine PUC gives away Maine Land to Connecticut. Philip Bartlett: " to strengthen the regional electric system"
MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION JOINS REGIONAL PARTNERS IN SELECTING NEW CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS
December 18, 2025
Hallowell, Maine - The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) today announced that Maine has joined Connecticut and other New England state partners in selecting new clean energy resources through a collaborative, multi-state competitive solicitation. The effort will result in…
ContinueAdded by Dan McKay on December 19, 2025 at 4:27am — No Comments
The EUT Committee Reconvenes, January 6,2026.
Added by Dan McKay on December 16, 2025 at 7:07am — No Comments
The Future Grid???? Virtual Power Plants????????
Virtual Power Plants Face New Grid Test - IEEE Spectrum
What Are Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)?
The virtual-versus-conventional power plant question is a timely one. Virtual power plants, or VPPs, are networks of devices such as rooftop solar panels, home …
ContinueAdded by Dan McKay on December 16, 2025 at 6:00am — 3 Comments
Can I Get a Whole Home, Small Modular Nuclear Generator.
ISO-NE has a blueprint based on appeasing the climate alarmists making state policies. Their duties have been hijacked and soon, everyone in New England might have to prepare to go on their own, because running a 24/7 propane or diesel residential generator will be cheaper than buying power from utilities.
New England’s electric power grid is undergoing a…
ContinueAdded by Dan McKay on December 15, 2025 at 6:22am — 2 Comments
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Maine as Third World Country:
CMP Transmission Rate Skyrockets 19.6% Due to Wind Power
Click here to read how the Maine ratepayer has been sold down the river by the Angus King cabal.
Maine Center For Public Interest Reporting – Three Part Series: A CRITICAL LOOK AT MAINE’S WIND ACT
******** IF LINKS BELOW DON'T WORK, GOOGLE THEM*********
(excerpts) From Part 1 – On Maine’s Wind Law “Once the committee passed the wind energy bill on to the full House and Senate, lawmakers there didn’t even debate it. They passed it unanimously and with no discussion. House Majority Leader Hannah Pingree, a Democrat from North Haven, says legislators probably didn’t know how many turbines would be constructed in Maine if the law’s goals were met." . – Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, August 2010 https://www.pinetreewatchdog.org/wind-power-bandwagon-hits-bumps-in-the-road-3/From Part 2 – On Wind and Oil Yet using wind energy doesn’t lower dependence on imported foreign oil. That’s because the majority of imported oil in Maine is used for heating and transportation. And switching our dependence from foreign oil to Maine-produced electricity isn’t likely to happen very soon, says Bartlett. “Right now, people can’t switch to electric cars and heating – if they did, we’d be in trouble.” So was one of the fundamental premises of the task force false, or at least misleading?" https://www.pinetreewatchdog.org/wind-swept-task-force-set-the-rules/From Part 3 – On Wind-Required New Transmission Lines Finally, the building of enormous, high-voltage transmission lines that the regional electricity system operator says are required to move substantial amounts of wind power to markets south of Maine was never even discussed by the task force – an omission that Mills said will come to haunt the state.“If you try to put 2,500 or 3,000 megawatts in northern or eastern Maine – oh, my god, try to build the transmission!” said Mills. “It’s not just the towers, it’s the lines – that’s when I begin to think that the goal is a little farfetched.” https://www.pinetreewatchdog.org/flaws-in-bill-like-skating-with-dull-skates/
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Hannah Pingree on the Maine expedited wind law
Hannah Pingree - Director of Maine's Office of Innovation and the Future
"Once the committee passed the wind energy bill on to the full House and Senate, lawmakers there didn’t even debate it. They passed it unanimously and with no discussion. House Majority Leader Hannah Pingree, a Democrat from North Haven, says legislators probably didn’t know how many turbines would be constructed in Maine."
https://pinetreewatch.org/wind-power-bandwagon-hits-bumps-in-the-road-3/
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