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A proposal to create a publicly owned utility by taking over Maine's 2 big investor-owned utilities failed by a wide margin in Tuesday voting.

The outcomes may mean more natural gas plants in Texas, greater use of climate law funds in Kentucky and continuing the status quo in Maine and Mississippi.

The outcomes of state elections this week may mean more natural gas plants in Texas, greater use of climate law funds in Kentucky and the continuation of the status quo in Maine and Mississippi

The state has a chance to oust unpopular investor-owned utilities — and set a precedent for the rest of the country.

"The privatization of the power sector was a significant step towards addressing the challenges faced by the nation in this critical area,” he said.

The owners of Maine's largest power companies have spent more than $37 million to defeat Question 3, while the leading supporter of a public utility takeover has spent just over $1 million.

Why are energy technologies developing at such a rapid pace when our thirst for energy seems insatiable? What drives the innovation and evolution of the power sources that light up our cities and keep our gadgets charged?Here's a brief taste of what to expect from the article in a few short sentences. We'll examine the

Nigeria has struggled with poor power supply for decades, a challenge that is estimated to cost businesses about $29 billion yearly, according to the World Bank.

A proposal to takeover the state's two investor-owned utilities raises worries about reliability, politics, workers' rights, lawsuits and costs. Some are still in the dark.

The business environment in Africa’s largest economy is getting tougher by the day, and the chances of business owners keeping