SUN JOURNAL • April 17, 2020
Almost half of the electricity used in Maine originates in Canada. Some is generated there and transmitted across power lines, and some arrives by pipeline as natural gas which is converted to electricity in state. In state, renewables account for about three-fourths of net generation. Hydroelectric facilities provide one-third of the electricity generated in state, biomass facilities between one-fifth and one-fourth, natural gas facilities for one-fifth, wind turbines another one-fifth, and solar panels the remainder. While Maine meets most of its electrical needs by utilizing resources originating on this continent, Southern New England is forced to rely upon natural gas imports to supplement what it can acquire from continental sources. I support the CMP’s planned additions to our electrical grid because I’d like to see more of Southern New England’s electrical need met by continental sources that will keep their money in circulation on this continent. ~ Jamie Beaulieu, Farmington