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Maine voters don't like their electric utilities, but they balked at paying billions to buy them out

  • Written by Theodore J. Kury, Director of Energy Studies, University of Florida

Frustration with electric utilities is universal today. Whether it’s concerns over high rates, poor service or a combination of both, people are constantly looking for a better answer to the systems that serve them.

In the Nov. 7, 2023, election, voters in Maine had a chance to consider a new model for electricity service that would replace...

Read more: Maine voters don't like their electric utilities, but they balked at paying billions to buy them out

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