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September 6, 2023
This fall’s election will challenge us with the many referendum questions, some quite confusing. Some clarification ahead might be helpful, especially regarding Question 1, “No Blank Checks,” and Question 3, regarding Pine Tree Power. Question 3 asks if Maine citizens want to replace Central Maine Power and Versant Power with our own nonprofit Maine-based utility. […]
September 6, 2023
Central Maine Power is owned by Avangrid, a subsidiary of the Spanish multinational Iberdrola. If you google search the terms “Iberdola large shareholders,” the first result will be page titled “Iberdrola Significant Shareholders” on the Iberdrola website. Scroll down a bit and you will see listed the three largest shareholders of Iberdrola: Qatar Investment Authority, […]
September 5, 2023
The analysis from Public Advocate William Harwood underscores that many key questions will remain unanswered before Election Day.
September 5, 2023
Nebraska is the nation’s only state served entirely by consumer-owned power, rather than investor-owned utilities.
September 5, 2023
A recent letter about Pine Tree Power said it made environmental sense (“Letter to the editor: Pine Tree Power makes environmental sense to me,” Aug. 21). I hope Mainers realize it makes financial sense. Many Mainers do not know that several areas of Maine currently have public power and are paying less for it than […]
September 5, 2023
An analysis by the state's public advocate presents information, but few conclusions, about November's utility referendum.
September 5, 2023
An analysis by the state's public advocate presents information, but few conclusions, about November's utility referendum.
September 3, 2023
Our electric grid is a lifeline for our schools, hospitals, businesses, homes and emergency responders. I understand the need for continuous improvement and accountability, but when weighed against the lack of planning and the enormous risk, Pine Tree Power just doesn’t stand up to the challenges we have ahead of us.
August 30, 2023
Voters will decide on Nov. 7 whether the state's power distribution system will be maintained by investor-owned utilities, or a consumer-led nonprofit.