Issue Position: Energy and Environment

Issue Position

We have an incredible opportunity in our state and here locally to create jobs for the future while reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. Every year we send billions of or hard-earned dollars out of state to purchase the fuel and electricity we need to meet our energy needs. We need to invest more of those dollars here in affordable renewable energy. In the process we will create good paying jobs in Waldo County and transition to a far more sustainable energy policy.

Climate change is real and we need to make our communities resilient in preparation for the impacts that can no longer be prevented. We also must lead the way to prevent the worst impacts of climate change from becoming a reality for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren.

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