Press Releases

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree released the following statement today on President Obama’s Clean Power Plan, which sets significant targets for reducing carbon emissions from the nation’s power plants. 

“I applaud President Obama for taking bold action to address climate change.  Maine communities are already dealing with the effects of climate change and carbon emissions, including rising sea levels, more extreme weather, and ocean acidification. By reducing these emissions at their greatest source—power plants—we can not only head off future impacts and protect public health, but drive toward utilizing clean energy sources.  With sources like offshore wind and tidal power already being developed in Maine, it would be a huge opportunity for the state’s economy and workforce.”