PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • December 12, 2023
Last July, Gov. Mills signed into law “An Act Regarding the Procurement of Energy from Offshore Wind Resources,” officially putting Maine on the way to becoming a major player in clean energy production for the entire Northeast region. However, for this opportunity to become a reality, there must be a national energy grid that has the capacity to effectively conduct clean electricity within Maine and beyond. A foundational step toward this end is outlined in the “Big Wires” act in Congress, which would establish requirements for inter-regional transmission of electricity. I encourage Sens. King and Collins, and Reps. Pingree and Golden to sign on as co-sponsors of this important measure. ~ Tom Berry, Kennebunk