MAINE PUBLIC • December 1, 2022
Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday announced new funding for climate initiatives around the state. Mills said she is investing in two initiatives to advance the state climate plan. The first will dedicate nearly $3 million to help municipalities and tribal governments reduce carbon emissions and bolster resilience to the effects of climate change. "Secondly, I'm investing another $2.5 million from my Maine jobs and recovery plan in workforce grants to nine organizations in Maine as part of our clean energy partnership," Mills said. Also Thursday, the Maine Climate Council released its annual report tracking progress on the state climate plan.