PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • September 13, 2024
A recent op-ed about Iberdrola’s plan to purchase outstanding shares of Avangrid (“Massive corporate energy deal requires great scrutiny,” Sept. 9) was incredibly disappointing. State Sen. Rick Bennett mischaracterized much of the case that is before the Maine Public Utilities Commission. He also tried to advance positions that regulatory officials have deemed to be “illogical and absurd.” His take on this matter comes down to polished hyperbole, with most of his statements set on scoring political points. Both the discourse and the decision should be left to the experienced experts at the Public Utilities Commission. ~ Kim Harriman, Avangrid