2008 ME Senate Debates: on Energy & Oil


Susan Collins: Double funding for low-income home weatherization programs

Both candidates said they support expanding programs to help Mainers afford high oil prices.

Collins said she would double funding for low-income heating and home weatherization programs, rein in big oil company tax subsidies, expand domestic oil production and pursue the development of alternative energy sources.

Allen said he supports a $2,000 tax credit & a 1%-interest loan for home weatherization projects, ending subsidies for oil companies, and expanding energy source alternatives.

Source: 2008 Maine Senate debate reported in Kennebec Journal Sep 21, 2008

Tom Allen: 1%-interest loan for home weatherization projects

Both candidates said they support expanding programs to help Mainers afford high oil prices this winter.

Collins also said she would rein in big oil company tax subsidies, expand domestic oil production and pursue the development of alternative energy sources.

Allen said he supports a $2,000 tax credit per family for home heating this winter, a 1%-interest loan for home weatherization projects, ending subsidies for oil companies, and expanding energy source alternatives.

Source: 2008 Maine Senate debate reported in Kennebec Journal Sep 21, 2008

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