The exact language in the bill is unavailable, however, Berry says it will direct the Maine Public Utilities Commission to revoke the monopoly status of the state’s two largest power distribution companies and force them to sell their assets to the new corporation, the Portland Press Herald reported.
Consumer-owned utility advocates plan to oust CMP, Versant
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Democratic Rep. Seth Berry of Bowdoinham said the initiative is a "proven, purely voluntary program that supports community renewables, and I’m grateful we were able to give it new life.”
Maine local, renewable power program will become permanent
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