electricity

Published
April 24, 2022

Our View: Gov. Mills, lawmakers find common ground

Last minute compromises on utility regulation and the Good Samaritan law make Maine better able to meet its challenges.
Published
April 19, 2022

Maine Voices: Time is now for utility accountability, modernized energy grid

An amended version of L.D. 1959 sends a clear message to Maine’s power companies: Improve your performance, get fined or be replaced.
Published
February 22, 2022

Gov. Mills’ plan to rein in power companies faces two-pronged opposition

Many opponents either said the bill is a cynical ploy to maintain the status quo, or government overreach to address problems that don't exist.
Published
February 15, 2022

Our View: Maine households need long-term plan for cutting energy costs

A one-time, $90 credit is a good short-term break for the Mainers hit hardest by spiking power prices, but weatherization and other updates ultimately will make a bigger difference.
Published
December 19, 2021

Maine Voices: Public power would be a bad deal for Maine

A public takeover of the state's electric transmission and distribution system is riskier than its backers claim.
Published
December 12, 2021

Maine Voices: Economists support Pine Tree Power referendum

Our Power is an elegant solution that adapts a proven business model to today’s compelling needs.
Published
December 11, 2021

Rolling blackouts possible this winter, New England power grid warns

Much of the grid's power comes from burning natural gas, and right now that fuel is in shorter-than-normal supply.
Published
December 3, 2021

Our View: Maine won’t wait long for answers on clean energy, transmission lines

A proposal to connect Aroostook County to the New England grid is a follow-up of sorts to the CMP corridor.
Published
July 17, 2021

Maine Voices: Why Sen. Collins’ proposed tax on electric vehicles is a good idea

The prescient plan that she and Sen. Portman support will help fund infrastructure, will plug a loophole and will initially serve as a levy on wealth.
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.