Committee Unanimously Rejects Bill Jeopardizing Home Rule Over Renewable Energy Regulation

March 6, 2026

Maine’s Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee has unanimously voted to reject a proposal that would have overridden local ordinances on renewable energy development. Originally introduced as an entirely different measure, a sponsor’s amendment shared last month overhauled LD 2174 by striking and replacing its contents, as well as giving it a new title. Under