2018 ME Governor's race: on Energy & Oil

Betsy Sweet: Invest in solar, wind, hydro, mass transit, & electric cars

Environment, Energy, Climate Change:
• Sign on to the United States Climate Alliance--I will add Maine to the 15 other states who have signed onto an alliance to achieve Paris Agreement climate goals by 2025.
• No state money or approvals for more fossil fuel use. No more pipelines, refineries, LNG facilities. Invest in solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and tidal sources so that Maine is energy independent by 2030.
• Support mass transit. Maine pays $4 per capita for mass transit; the national average is $45. Support systems of public transportation.
• Promote electric cars by ensuring charging stations available throughout state; convert state government fleet over time to electric cars; consider rebates for electric car purchases.
• Make state government a model green organization using renewable energy, green cars, walkable state campuses, and best sustainable practices.

Shawn Moody: Door's open to renewable energy, but no subsidies

"In the long term, renewable energy can play an important role in this energy strategy, but we cannot subsidize high-priced sources of energy, or special interests, at the expense of Maine people."

Mary Mayhew: Wind energy needs transparent commission, not moratorium

Janet Mills: Wean ourselves off fossil fuels