Efficiency Maine sues to release climate funding

MAINE PUBLIC • March 20, 2025

Efficiency Maine Trust and similar agencies in three other states accuse the Environmental Protection Agency of illegally blocking billions of dollars intended to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution in a lawsuit filed in federal court. The agencies said the EPA's termination of $20 billion for lending to clean energy and efficiency programs was unlawful and unconstitutional. Efficiency Maine offers rebates, loans and other incentives for energy efficiency home projects including insulation, weatherization and heat pumps.