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Tell Us: Should Maine create a consumer-owned utility company?

The proposal for a consumer-owned utility to rival CMP and Versant received key legislative committee approval this week. Do you think Maine should go for it?

Posted June 2, 2021

Madeleine LaPlante-DubeSun Journal

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Tell Us: Should Maine create a consumer-owned utility company?

The proposed bill for a consumer-owned utility company in Maine received key legislative committee approval this week. The bill would force CMP and Versant to sell their assets and set in motion the creation of Pine Tree Power Co., a privately operated, nonprofit company controlled by an elected board. Do you think Maine should vote yes or no on this proposal? Tell us in the comments below.