An environmental advocacy group has released what it calls a ‘first-of-its-kind’ analysis outlining how Maine–and the U.S.–can significantly reduce the use of oil over the next 20 years. Environment Maine unveiled the report called “Getting Off Oil” as part of a nationwide initiative. According to the study, the U.S. has the potential to cut its oil use by 31 percent below 2008 levels by 2030, a reduction of 1.9 billion barrels a year. And for Maine, the percentage could be even greater.

Maine state Rep. Alex Cornell du Houx, also an Operation Free member, was there to help promote the report.

To read the full article on Maine’s Public Broadcasting Network, please visit: http://www.mpbn.net/News/MPBNNews/tabid/1159/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3762/ItemId/18476/Default.aspx

Or visit this article by the Bangor Daily News:

http://bangordailynews.com/2011/10/13/energy/group-unveils-plan-to-reduce-maine-oil-use-urges-caution-on-lepage%E2%80%99s-natural-gas-goals/

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