Im all for this, it's clearly working in other regions and certainly makes sense on Maines vast coast. I dont understand the heading though "What the GIANTS behind C.M.P. don't want you to know!" ? How is this anti-CMP? Id have to give CMP some credit as our monthly average bill nationally is now near the top (7th least expensive utility in the US) thanks to renewable efforts.

It should read: "What the FOSSIL FUEL GIANTS don't want you to know!"

I dont understand how spending billions to buy these private companies out solves or saves anything in the short term or long term? BILLIONS to take it over and then MILLIONS to get it up and running. Our Power has made some bold promises with no real examples. The only example of this model (Long Island) is failing miserably with billions in debt, higher rates than Maine and they are below us in renewables and climate goals. Thats the model we are thinking of using? YIKES. They're asking Mainers to put billions of dollars in debt on their shoulders and hopefully (with no examples) brighter days are ahead. Maybe someday but right now im not on board with this idea.

Title isn't very accurate nor does it make sense.

Our utilities did not request or benefit from the more than 120% in rate increases in the last year. Your monthly electric bill has doubled and tripled because of natural gas/ supply. Its only fair to understand the facts and know who you should be angry with.

Trees will still need trimming, natural gas will still be gouging us and we will then be on the hook for $10B plus in debt.

Maine utilities have some things to work on, and credit where credit is due they have fixed many issues in recent years. With that said your post is just not true or fair. Our utilities did not request or benefit from recent rate increases. Supply is gouging us and we need to regulate and hold them accountable. A consumer owned utility will face the exact same increases we are seeing now...spending $14B to purchase what's not for sale solves absolutely nothing.