Maine could see dueling referendums about power ownership
No Blank Checks and it's supported by the parent company of Central Maine Power.
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No Blank Checks and it's supported by the parent company of Central Maine Power.
The parent company of Central Maine Power, Avangrid Inc., is fighting against an initiative to create a consumer-owned utility in the state.
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A group that wants to prevent the creation of a publicly-owned power company in Maine has submitted signatures to the state calling for a referendum to halt the project. The group is called No Blank Checks and it's supported by the parent company of Central Maine Power, which is the largest utility in the state.
The group No Blank Checks, supported by the parent company of CMP, hopes to prevent the creation of a publicly-owned power company.
If Maine voters simultaneously approve two ballot measures regarding the establishment of a publicly-owned power company, they could cancel each other out.