Maine · U.S. Senate · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Where do the candidates stand on energy and climate?
Susan CollinsRepublicanIncumbent
Troy JacksonDemocrat
Part of the full Maine U.S. Senate comparison · Last reviewed October 19, 2026
Energy & Climate
Each position is labeled by what it rests on: a campaign proposal, a public statement, a past action such as a vote or lawsuit, or an enacted policy. Where nothing is documented, the page says so.
Documented positions
Susan Collins
Attributes Maine's high electricity rates to state energy policy and has urged the administration to increase heating oil supply.
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- Public statementOct. 6, 2026
Said in the first debate that Maine's electricity rates, which she called the fourth-highest in the country, are "not due to policies in Washington" but "due to how Troy has voted in Augusta." SourceSusan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over abortion, ICE and other issues in first debate (opens in a new tab)Maine Public · Oct. 7, 2026 · News
- Public statementOct. 2, 2026
With Sen. Angus King, urged President Trump in September 2026 to release fuel from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, and on Oct. 2, 2026, welcomed a G7 agreement to release diesel and crude oil. SourceSenator Collins Applauds G7 Release of Diesel and Crude Oil (opens in a new tab)Office of U.S. Senator Susan Collins · Oct. 2, 2026 · Government
- Public statementOct. 6, 2026
Said in the first debate that Maine's electricity rates, which she called the fourth-highest in the country, are "not due to policies in Washington" but "due to how Troy has voted in Augusta." SourceSusan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over abortion, ICE and other issues in first debate (opens in a new tab)Maine Public · Oct. 7, 2026 · News
- Public statementOct. 2, 2026
With Sen. Angus King, urged President Trump in September 2026 to release fuel from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, and on Oct. 2, 2026, welcomed a G7 agreement to release diesel and crude oil. SourceSenator Collins Applauds G7 Release of Diesel and Crude Oil (opens in a new tab)Office of U.S. Senator Susan Collins · Oct. 2, 2026 · Government
Troy Jackson
Supports clean-energy investment and Northern Maine wind and transmission projects, favors guardrails on data centers, and argues President Trump's policies are raising energy prices.
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- Campaign proposalOct. 6, 2026
In an October 2026 Bangor Daily News questionnaire he said that in the U.S. Senate he would “fight for investments in clean energy that lower costs, create union jobs here at home”; in April 2026, as a candidate for governor, he said Northern Maine wind and transmission projects need to be built to reach 100% clean energy by 2040. 2 sourcesMaine’s candidates for US Senate answer your questions (opens in a new tab)Bangor Daily News · Oct. 6, 2026 · Candidate questionnaireYour Vote 2026 profile: Troy Jackson, Democrat for governor (opens in a new tab)Maine Public · April 17, 2026 · Candidate questionnaire
- Public statementOct. 2026
At the Oct. 13, 2026 debate he said he is “not really supportive of data centers” and wants guardrails on their development; in the Oct. 15 debate he argued that President Trump's policies are driving up energy and fuel prices. 3 sourcesLive updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off in latest debate (opens in a new tab)Portland Press Herald · Oct. 13, 2026 · News3 takeaways from the 3rd Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson (opens in a new tab)Portland Press Herald · Oct. 13, 2026 · NewsMaine's final Senate debate with Susan Collins and Troy Jackson (opens in a new tab)Portland Press Herald · Oct. 15, 2026 · News
- Campaign proposalOct. 6, 2026
In an October 2026 Bangor Daily News questionnaire he said that in the U.S. Senate he would “fight for investments in clean energy that lower costs, create union jobs here at home”; in April 2026, as a candidate for governor, he said Northern Maine wind and transmission projects need to be built to reach 100% clean energy by 2040. 2 sourcesMaine’s candidates for US Senate answer your questions (opens in a new tab)Bangor Daily News · Oct. 6, 2026 · Candidate questionnaireYour Vote 2026 profile: Troy Jackson, Democrat for governor (opens in a new tab)Maine Public · April 17, 2026 · Candidate questionnaire
- Public statementOct. 2026
At the Oct. 13, 2026 debate he said he is “not really supportive of data centers” and wants guardrails on their development; in the Oct. 15 debate he argued that President Trump's policies are driving up energy and fuel prices. 3 sourcesLive updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off in latest debate (opens in a new tab)Portland Press Herald · Oct. 13, 2026 · News3 takeaways from the 3rd Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson (opens in a new tab)Portland Press Herald · Oct. 13, 2026 · NewsMaine's final Senate debate with Susan Collins and Troy Jackson (opens in a new tab)Portland Press Herald · Oct. 15, 2026 · News
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