The first-in-the-nation proposal could shift control over some aspects of Maine’s power system from the nonprofit that oversees transmission lines and power plants across New England.
Seth Berry
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston might lose out if consumers own Maine’s power company instead of CMP and Versant, some say
There’s concern that a proposal to have publicly-owned electrical company could lead to a reduction in tax payments on utility properties.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lawmakers, including some Democrats, worry Maine’s solar policies too generous
Bills that would trim or roll back incentive programs for solar energy installations face a public hearing Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mills makes push for another $30 million for broadband internet in Maine
Weak or nonexistent internet connectivity, a longstanding problem in rural Maine, has been exacerbated during the pandemic as workers, businesses, students and families struggle to stay connected.