LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS • December 3, 2025
This year, states across the country acted to tackle the energy affordability crisis. While Republicans in the federal government jammed through partisan policies that are raising costs and giving handouts to polluters, states defended clean energy progress, led on climate action, and fought to lower energy bills. During the 2025 legislative session, Maine focused on moving toward a clean energy future and protecting residents from the impacts of climate change. Maine legislators:
Sped up the state’s timeline for achieving 100% clean energy with a new target of 2040.
Established the Department of Energy Resources to create more opportunities to bring clean energy online.
Mandated implementation of the state’s climate plan prioritizing reducing climate pollution, promoting clean energy, and protecting communities from climate change.
Enacted storm preparedness and climate resiliency legislation to help prepare for climate disasters.