Senate approves Jackson bill to lower energy costs, boost biomass
“This bill is about writing the next chapter of Maine’s logging and forest products industry and lower energy costs for working Maine families,” said President Jackson.
Committee unanimously approves Jackson bill to support wood-based energy
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support Maine’s emerging wood-based energy industry on Wednesday. LD 912, “An Act To Establish the Wood Energy Investment Program” would create a new Wood Energy Investment Program to provide incentives and low- or no-interest loans to businesses that […]
Jackson introduces legislation to promote wood-based energy industry
AUGUSTA — Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support Maine’s emerging wood-based energy industry, received public hearings before the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee on Wednesday. “Maine’s forest products industry has been an important part of our rural economy for generations. As we work to confront the high cost of energy and […]
