Where I Stand
The United States is the world’s largest producer of both oil and gas. Despite this, recent global disruptions prove that even now we are not truly free of the fluctuations of global markets and unreliable overseas producers. Instead of continuing our reliance on fossil fuels, the United States needs to take advantage of the massive cost reductions in renewable energy and storage and embrace a more secure, sustainable, and affordable energy future.
Wind and solar, when combined with storage and the electrification of other carbon powered assets, have a unique potential to free the U.S. from foreign oil markets. While Maine has had limited direct benefits from the traditional fossil fuel-based economy, the state is well positioned to contribute to and benefit from the growing clean energy economy with our ample hydropower, wind, and biomass resources. Maine innovation is leading the world in offshore wind, tidal power, and more.
Additional technologies may be necessary for a clean energy future like carbon capture, advanced nuclear, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels — and home-grown energy in Maine, which will help address our state’s high electric prices and grid reliability challenges.
What I've Done
