The Portland Press Herald

The state can reduce its dependence on foreign oil by switching to home-grown heat.

Maine has choices to make when it comes to its energy future. Our state has already invested millions in off-shore wind development, and has steered millions more into home weatherization initiatives.
Maine has the sustainably harvested biomass and the manufacturing infrastructure to produce wood pellets to be burned for heating.

Those are both wise investments, but our investments should not stop there. Maine should also be aggressive in helping people shift from oil to wood pellets for home heating.

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