11/27/2019
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Joined by clean energy advocates, educators, and heat pump installers, Governor Janet Mills today signed LD 1766 “An Act To Transform Maine's Heat Pump Market To Advance Economic Security and Climate Objectives” at Kennebec Valley Community College. The bill, offered by Governor Mills, establishes the goal of installing 100,000 heat pumps in Maine by 2025.
“Heat pumps reduce Maine’s dependency on fossil fuels, stabilize energy costs, and support energy efficiency jobs, which will attract young families and skilled workers to our state,” said Governor Mills. “By signing this legislation, we are taking another step forward in combating climate change, embracing a clean energy future, and diversifying Maine’s economy.”
“Maine has hit the trifecta with high-performance heat pumps because they will lower the cost of heating, build a burgeoning new jobs market for young workers, and help us meet climate goals. It’s part of our mission at Efficiency Maine to accelerate market adoption when new technology like this comes along, so we feel very fortunate to be partnering with more than 450 small businesses in Maine that will sell and install the heat pumps to make the Governor’s goal a reality,” said Michael Stoddard, Executive Director of Efficiency Maine.
Visit www.efficiencymaine.com to learn more about heat pumps, energy savings, and rebates. It’s the best place to find up-to-date information about the Governor’s initiative as it is made available.
