Dear Editor,
Representative Patrick Corey of Windham has once again
showed his support for Maine's economic development and the future of our
planet by voting in support of LD 1711- An Act To Promote Solar Energy Projects
and Distributed Generation Resources in Maine. Rep. Corey was the only House
Republican to vote in favor of the bill which continues his long tradition of
voting with common sense rather than with the party line when it comes to
Maine's renewable energy future. He also supports a bill to bring Maine to 80%
renewable energy by 2030!
Mainers spend more than $5 billion each year to import
out of state fossil fuels including the cost to bring electricity generated by
fossil fuels to Maine. With eight years of strong political headwinds
under the Lepage administration, Maine has stayed firmly in last place in solar
implementation in New England, so our state has been unable to move the needle
on that $5 billion. With leadership from Representatives like Patrick
Corey, Maine is well on its way to preserving our environment, battling climate
issues, creating jobs and reducing the cost of electricity for all ratepayers.
Maine is finally standing behind our state motto
"Dirigo" which is Latin for "I lead" with respect to
renewable energy. Based on Rep. Corey's long-standing support of solar in
Maine, I wouldn't be surprised if he has Dirigo for a vanity plate or perhaps
its tattooed on his arm. On behalf of my wife and two young children, my
five colleagues in the solar industry who also live in Windham, and every
Mainer who wants to see a bright, clean future powered by the sun - our most
abundant natural resource - Thank You Representative Patrick Corey for your
support.
Enjoy the Sun!
Nate Bowie
Windham resident and life-long Mainer
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