Opinion: Time to tap into Maine’s renewable energy potential

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • May 31, 2021

The way we produce and use energy is constantly evolving, with technologies like wind, solar and hydro power rapidly increasing in scale and reliability while decreasing in cost. Only by leading on clean energy development and renewable energy infrastructure can Republicans in Congress and Augusta help ensure that Maine is well-positioned for the future of energy production. Having served as a member of the Maine House of Representatives for eight years, I understand and appreciate all the hard work that goes into crafting thoughtful policy that addresses the needs and concerns of constituents. For her part, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has always been a strong leader on bipartisan solutions that help secure a stronger, more reliable, and more innovative energy future for our state, and she deserves a lot of credit for that. All Republicans in Congress should follow Collins’ lead on these efforts by putting forward bold, bipartisan solutions that make clean energy the priority it should be on Capitol Hill. ~ Stacey Fitts, Onward Energy