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

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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.
Published
July 5, 2021

Commentary: People of Maine ready to take next step toward public power

Gov. Mills should sign L.D. 1708 and give Mainers a say in how and where they get their electricity.
Published
July 4, 2021

Maine Voices: The future of transportation looks electric

As with ‘horseless carriages’ and Kodak cameras, gas-powered vehicles are in for a disruption.
Published
July 1, 2021

Commentary: Rural Maine cooperative holds up well when compared to CMP

A commentary fails to acknowledge that Eastern Maine Electric’s rates are very close to CMP’s, though the investor-owned utility’s territory is much cheaper to serve.
Published
June 21, 2021

Maine Voices: Let voters decide public power question

Investor-owned utilities have proven that they can sow doubt, but they haven't shown they can deliver affordable and reliable power.
Published
June 13, 2021

Our View: Maine Legislature should send public power plan to the voters

Before making a historic investment in a new electric grid, Mainers should get to say what kind of company will run it.
Published
May 29, 2021

Rep. Carlow: Consumer-owned Pine Tree Power will work for Maine people

Replacing CMP and Versant with a new company will strengthen our grid, reduce outages and lower rates for Maine families and businesses.
Published
May 20, 2021

Dozens testify on both sides of bill to create consumer-owned utility in Maine

Under the controversial proposal, regulators would direct a buyout of Central Maine Power and Versant Power's infrastructure to create a nonprofit utility serving roughly 800,000 customers.
Published
April 23, 2021

Commentary: Maine should make it easier for EV drivers to plug in, charge up

Installing easily reached high-capacity quick-charge stations on our state’s highways is a prerequisite to progress in the sale and use of EVs.