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Electricity

Published
July 16, 2021

PAC spending on CMP power line referendum hits $15.2 million in 2021

A ballot question in November will ask voters if they want to prohibit the project. Proponents and opponents of the power line have spent more than $42 million since 2019 to influence the vote.
Published
July 5, 2021

Commentary: People of Maine ready to take next step toward public power

Gov. Mills should sign L.D. 1708 and give Mainers a say in how and where they get their electricity.
Published
July 4, 2021

Maine Voices: The future of transportation looks electric

As with ‘horseless carriages’ and Kodak cameras, gas-powered vehicles are in for a disruption.
Published
July 1, 2021

Commentary: Rural Maine cooperative holds up well when compared to CMP

A commentary fails to acknowledge that Eastern Maine Electric’s rates are very close to CMP’s, though the investor-owned utility’s territory is much cheaper to serve.
Published
June 21, 2021

Maine Voices: Let voters decide public power question

Investor-owned utilities have proven that they can sow doubt, but they haven't shown they can deliver affordable and reliable power.

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Published
June 13, 2021

Our View: Maine Legislature should send public power plan to the voters

Before making a historic investment in a new electric grid, Mainers should get to say what kind of company will run it.
Published
May 29, 2021

Rep. Carlow: Consumer-owned Pine Tree Power will work for Maine people

Replacing CMP and Versant with a new company will strengthen our grid, reduce outages and lower rates for Maine families and businesses.
Published
May 20, 2021

Dozens testify on both sides of bill to create consumer-owned utility in Maine

Under the controversial proposal, regulators would direct a buyout of Central Maine Power and Versant Power's infrastructure to create a nonprofit utility serving roughly 800,000 customers.
Published
April 23, 2021

Commentary: Maine should make it easier for EV drivers to plug in, charge up

Installing easily reached high-capacity quick-charge stations on our state’s highways is a prerequisite to progress in the sale and use of EVs.
Published
March 26, 2021

ISO New England: Power grid operations and extreme weather – for all of us, the challenge is real

The Texas tragedy shows we must continue to work together to strengthen our energy foundation, including wholesale markets, regulatory standards and supply infrastructure.