Biomass-generated electricity is in trouble again. It is time to solve the real problem here. We have hardworking loggers in Maine who need a market for their waste wood that does not involve burning it in an inefficient, high-polluting subsidized biomass electric plant.
Let’s put the emphasis on finding socially useful ways to use this product. If the University of Maine can invent a bridge that fits in a backpack, then I am confident that they and other smart creative people can come up with a plan.
Extending more corporate welfare to the biomass electric industry is not the answer.
They say they need a short-term financial bailout. If the banks are not willing to extend them credit, then why should Maine taxpayers and ratepayers?
Edward Miller
Hallowell
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