AUGUSTA - The Legislative Council recently approved a bill from Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that would address ratepayer dissatisfaction by enhancing performance-based ratemaking (PBR) for Maine's electric utilities, adding incentives or penalties for utilities that meet or fail to meet performance goals established by state regulators.
AUGUSTA - Last week, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that will modernize Maine's electric grid for the 21st century.
AUGUSTA - On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that directs the Public Utilities Commission to study time-of-use electricity rates.
AUGUSTA - Last week, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that will modernize Maine's electric grid for the 21st century.
AUGUSTA - On Thursday, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation sponsored by Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that directs Efficiency Maine to study the feasibility of a vehicle-to-grid electric school bus pilot project at the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District.
AUGUSTA - The Maine House voted Tuesday to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that would direct Efficiency Maine to study the feasibility of a vehicle-to-grid electric school bus pilot project at the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District.
AUGUSTA - On Wednesday, a majority of the Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted to advance legislation from Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that would design a 21st-century electric grid.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, introduced LD 1775 Tuesday before the Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, which would establish a clean hydrogen pilot program.
AUGUSTA - Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross appointed seven House Democrats to serve on the Maine Climate Council, including on its subcommittees and working groups. The Maine Climate Council was established by Gov.
AUGUSTA - Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, and Rep. Dan Hobbs, D-Wells, will hold office hours at the Wells Public Library, located at 1434 Post Rd., on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. noon. Appointments are not necessary.
These office hours provide constituents with an opportunity to hear updates from Augusta, ask questions about policymaking and share opinions on state matters. Office hours also serve as an opportunity for residents navigating state agencies to voice concerns.
