“I am a strong proponent of both the United States and Maine becoming more energy independent, but such independence must not come at the expense of fragile ecosystems and vital economies of our coastal waters and shores. We must aggressively pursue strategies that reduce demand for oil and natural gas while expanding our use of cost-competitive renewable energy sources.”
PAT LAMARCHE
“Our farmers hold a key to our energy needs. Crops grown to produce fuel sustain our farmers as well as our lifestyles. Waste oil also provides a ready and clean alternative to fossil fuels … no energy discussion would be appropriate without mentioning the most important component: conservation. We must reduce the amount of energy we use.”
BARBARA MERRILL
“To promote renewable power generation, Maine should focus on small-scale projects located at or near the user. That will cut down on our paying unfair New England transmission charges and reduce environmental impact. I will have a plan for state support of these efforts before the Legislature in my first year in office.”
JOHN MICHAEL
“The growth of the wind power industry has made it a cost effective and sustainable energy alternative now and in the future. This particular location (Redington Township) is visible from the Appalachian Trail and Sugarloaf Mountain, which could have a potential impact on the local tourism economy.”
CHANDLER WOODCOCK
“I think we’re all searching for more sources of energy … We need to commit ourselves to viable alternatives if they have a reasonable cost and are locally approved.”
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