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Published
October 29, 2023

Opponents of public utility takeover far outspend supporters as Election Day nears

The owners of Maine's largest power companies have spent more than $37 million to defeat Question 3, while the leading supporter of a public utility takeover has spent just over $1 million.
Published
October 3, 2023

Maine Voices: Pine Tree Power is the best choice for our state’s climate goals

Approving Question 3 on the November ballot would ensure more responsive and rapid investment in connecting renewable energy sources to the state grid.
Published
September 26, 2023

From the Chamber: Laying the groundwork for the 8 ballot questions, Part III
Published
September 22, 2023

Commentary: ‘No’ to Pine Tree Power will not leave Maine with the status quo

Thoughtful regulatory reform and investment in grid modernization can give us the benefits promised by the proposed company – at a fraction of the cost.
Published
September 19, 2023

From the Chamber: Laying the groundwork for the 8 ballot questions, Part II

Published
September 13, 2023

From the Chamber: Laying the groundwork for the 8 ballot questions, Part I
Published
September 7, 2023

Commentary: Regardless of Pine Tree Power’s fate, Maine utilities will retain ‘green’ focus

Ultimately, the vote on Question 3 is about whether you think government or private monopolies should hold the keys to the clean electricity future.
Published
June 8, 2023

Commentary: Portland’s Question A will keep existing tenants’ rents from going up

The cap of a 5% increase on a vacant unit means that landlords have no choice at the end of a lease term but to increase the rent on long-term tenants.
Published
June 6, 2023

Our View: Vote ‘no’ on Portland rent control Question A

The change to the rent control ordinance sought by a group of city landlords would exacerbate already-serious housing market dysfunction.
Published
May 24, 2023

Commentary: Portland rent ordinance is working – data don’t make case for Question A

Any future improvements to the ordinance, to make it easier for tenants and landlords, should occur through a transparent, City Council-initiated revision process.