Wood-to-Energy Initiative Task Force Concludes its Work

Please join us as Chairman Les Otten, Commissioner Patrick McGowan, and other members of the Task Force, present the final report to Governor Baldacci at a press conference on Friday, September 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the State House Hall of Flags.

Download the Final Report Here (with all appendices) (word) (pdf)

TASK FORCE HELD PUBLIC FORUM & FINAL MEETING OF THE TASK FORCE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
The public forum on the final draft report of the Governor's Wood to Energy Task Force was held on August 13, 2008.
Download the Minutes of the Final Meeting Here (word) (pdf)

Task Force Mission Statement

The Governor’s Task Force on Wood to Energy was established to identify, evaluate and promote the economically advantageous use and development of sustainable alternative energy resources and technologies for buildings by capitalizing on the abundance of Maine’s forest resources. The Task Force will evaluate the economic, environmental and public health impacts of forest-based energy alternatives and will provide recommendations to reduce energy costs, reduce reliance on foreign oil, develop and preserve new and existing markets and ensure the responsible stewardship of Maine’s forest resources. The Task Force shall also examine European technologies and resource management, drawing lessons from their existing markets.

Task Force Members (word) (.pdf)

Task Force Meeting Agendas & Minutes

11 June 2008 meeting
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28 May 2008 meeting
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14 May 2008 meeting
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07 May 2008 meeting
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30 April 2008 meeting
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16 April 2008 meeting
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02 April 2008 meeting
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19 March 2008 meeting
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20 February 2008 meeting
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30 January 2008 meeting
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Wood-to-Energy Task Force Resource Materials