LePage threatens veto of solar program that works

[jpak]

http://www.kjonline.com/opinion/letters/lepage-threatens-veto-of-solar-program-that-works_2011-04-08.html

Last year, the Solar and Wind Rebate Program was extended until 2015 with bipartisan support. Because of an oversight, a later bill accidentally rescinded this extension.

The program is funded by a surcharge on electricity bills that amounts to less than $1 per household annually.

L.D. 761 was introduced to continue this successful program.

For every $1 of rebate money awarded, $10 of private investment was pumped into Maine's economy. This money supports plumbers, electricians, engineers, supply houses and other small businesses that are the backbone of this state.

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nope - can't have no solar jobs in Maine

teabaggin' dumbass

yup

[northoftheborder]

1. IDIOT

[Canuckistanian]

2. I guess Maine isn't open for SOLAR business

The future is in green industries. And the only way to get fledgling energy sources up and running is with government support such as subsidies.

[Old and In the Way]

3. Lepage uses the only consideration that all Republicans use in deciding policy-

Will it piss off Democrats? If yes, proceed to support or oppose depending on the policy in question. Sadly, the kids are in charge and they can't break everything because...they can.