What’s still unknown about Maine’s proposed utility takeover

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • September 5, 2023

It remains unclear whether the proposed takeover of Central Maine Power and Versant’s infrastructure will improve customer service, reliability and the state’s progress towards its climate goals, Public Advocate William Harwood said Tuesday. Harwood’s office released an overview Tuesday of “some of the more significant issues and questions” facing Question 3 on the November ballot, which would place the infrastructure of Maine’s two largest electric utilities under the control of an elected board.