A Vision of 100% Clean Energy
Sierra Club envisions a world powered by clean energy, where dirty and dangerous fossil fuels are a thing of the past and everyone can enjoy cleaner air and water thanks to renewable energy resources. We are committed to creating a clean energy revolution where all people have access to sustainable energy including distributed generation, local solar, energy storage, and sustainably sited large-scale renewable energy projects.
Clean energy and energy efficiency are already powering our homes and our economy, and investment in solar and wind is driving a new era of true American prosperity. In Maine, we have tremendous opportunities to invest in energy efficiency and clean renewable energy including solar, onshore wind, and offshore wind. And as the nation's most heating oil-dependent state and with special natural resources threatened by climate disruption, Maine has a lot to gain from transitioning to 100% clean energy as quickly as possible. We invite you to learn more by visiting the links below.
Bioenergy
Building Electrification
Maine's Carbon Budget
Distributed Generation
Divestment
Efficiency
- The cleanest, most affordable way to meet our electricity needs is by getting the most out of the energy we already use and reducing energy waste.
Energy Usage
Hydropower
Nuclear Power / Waste
Solar Power
- Solar is the cleanest, most abundant renewable energy source available today.
Transmission & Distribution
Transportation
Wind Power
- Wind energy is the fastest-growing source of power on the planet. With our tremendous wind resources, the United States can become a world leader in wind energy.
Additional Resources
- Sierra Club Maine's Community Conversation on 12/17/25: Maine's Energy Past, Present, and Future: view recording here and slides here
- Pathway to a Zero Carbon Economy by 2050, Dr. Silkman
- Myth of Renewable Natural Gas: 2020 Report
- Maine Climate Action Plan, Climate Council
- Massive Decarbonization Map
- Saul Griffith's "Rewiring America" Handbook
- Natural Gas Opposition: The Dangers of Natural Gas, Dirty Fuels Resources
- Pathways to 2040 Report, State of Maine
- Maine State Profile and Energy Estimates, EIA
- Electrotech Revolution, Ember