NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE • April 25, 2022
Federal action on climate is imperative because it will give Maine the tools and resources we need to meet the state’s ambitious climate goals set by bipartisan majorities of lawmakers. Fortunately, the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have laid the groundwork for progress, both of which have provided critical funding to states that have proven that federal investment in climate delivers a wide range of benefits to Maine’s people, environment, and communities. Here are examples of how Maine has already put federal funding to work on clean energy development to benefit local businesses and entrepreneurs.