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Jun 17, 2026 30 min

Maine’s Energy Future: Opportunities and Challenges

from Let's Connect Hosted by WMPG

Host Kristina Egan explores energy policy in Maine with Celina Cunningham, Acting Commissioner of the Maine Department of Energy Resources, and Ethan Tremblay of the Department’s Planning and Policy Division. They discuss Maine’s over-reliance on fossil fuels and efforts reduce Maine’s dependence of heating oil, the benefits of heat pumps, and the state of solar development and its impact on ratepayers. The conversation also examines Maine’s changing energy needs, plug-in solar, new energy storage technology, and the state’s efforts to help residents lower energy costs. Whether you're a homeowner, community leader, or simply interested in Maine’s energy future, this episode offers valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the state's energy landscape. Produced by the Greater Council of Governments First broadcast on WMPG 90.9FM

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