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Let's Repower America

It’s time to repower America—to unleash the power of clean energy to refuel and rebuild our economy and protect the environment.

We can harness the power of the wind and the sun—they won’t run out, they don’t harm our environment, and they’ll only grow cheaper over time.

President Obama shares this vision, and he has a plan to help us make it happen. Reducing the pollution that causes global warming will drive the transition to a clean energy economy and stop the climate crisis.

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Latest News

Maine Has a Bright Future in Clean Energy 1/13/2009

At a press conference today, Environment Maine's Katie Kokkinos released a new report, "Clean Energy, Bright Future," that details how we can save our environment and our economy by investing billions into green infrastructure. She was joined at a press conference by Portland City Councilor David Marshall, ReVision Energy managing partner Phil Coupe, and Conservation Law Foundation environmental lawyer Greg Cunningham.

Our Latest Reports

The High Cost of Fossil Fuels 6/30/2009

America is at an energy crossroad. As a nation, we are dependent on fossil fuels at a time of growing demand and dwindling supply. Meanwhile, fossil fuel use continues to impose massive environmental and economic costs. Now our country must choose between paying to continue the status quo and investing in a new energy future.

Clean Energy, Bright Future 1/13/2009

This report calls for an all out effort to pass a green economic recovery plan that invests billions in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and public transit to help protect our environment and rebuild America's economy.

In the News

Big Oil's Friends in the Senate 5/05/2008

Listen to almost any politician, President Bush included, and you’ll hear that the fight against global warming cannot be won without cleaner technologies that will ease dependence on fossil fuels. Yet these same politicians are on the verge of allowing modest but vital tax credits to expire that are crucial to the future of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.

Earth Day '08 4/22/2008

Restaurants line up for 'Save Our Seafood' event 4/03/2008

Chefs will be doing their part to save seafood by cooking it Monday in a benefit sponsored by Environment Maine.