BANGOR DAILY NEWS • November 9, 2023
Mainers rightly expect and deserve responsible electric utilities that are focused on providing reliable, affordable service while facilitating our state’s efforts to accomplish our ambitious energy goals. We take that responsibility seriously. Versant Power has interconnected more than 75 megawatts of solar energy to the grid since 2020, enough to power more than 12,000 homes. We are currently working with the owners of almost 450 active projects to integrate an additional 500-plus megawatts of renewable energy in northern and eastern Maine. This week, voters got to make an informed choice about the energy future they want for our state, and they decided that a forced takeover of our state’s electric utilities is not in Maine’s best interest. We are eager to build consensus and momentum for meeting Maine’s energy and climate goals and delivering the best possible service and value for our customers. ~ John Flynn, Versant Power