Maine Chapter News

Looking toward the future, microgrids are an important infrastructure tool that can increase grid resiliency, save ratepayers money, and help stimulate local energy production. This legislation allows for the construction and operation of...

Hundreds of young Mainers rallied at the Maine State House on Tuesday April 23, 2019.

Feel the validation! Sierra Club Maine now offers parking validation to volunteers coming in to the Portland office!  Volunteers can park in the City-owned Spring Street lot.  View the map below, or download a pdf file with all...

The Sierra Club is a strong supporter of Maine’s efforts and the efforts of the whole country to thoughtfully and energetically enact a green, new, deal. A green, new, deal is a big, bold transformation of the economy to tackle the twin crises of...

Well, the forecast scared away some folks, but the rain held off and we enjoyed a lovely hike up Mt. Megunticook.  There was still a little ice in some sections, but we successfuly navigated around it.  The fog was above and below us, so...

Youth Climate Rally, April 23, 2019

On behalf of Sierra Club, Maine Chapter, I write to respectfully request an extension of the 30-day public comment period for the proposed Central Maine Power Company Transmission Lines project by an additional 30 days. This project is complex, has...

Maine Youth Day of Action is Tuesday April 23rd --- 11:30 Rally on the Capitol Steps, 1pm Meet with Legislators in the hall of flags, 3pm Depart

As a frequent intervenor in Maine Public Utility Commission dockets, I think the PUC docket process is hindered by its adversarial nature. There is little to no opportunity to brainstorm and collaborate. Having participated on President Clinton’s...

I am submitting this testimony in support of LD 1287, with the amendments proposed by bill sponsor Rep. Jan Dodge of House District 97. This testimony is submitted on behalf of myself as a resident of Penobscot Bay, the Maine Chapter of the Sierra...