PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • March 23, 2026
Stable prices and dependable service help people plan their lives, allow businesses to operate with confidence and give communities a sense of security. But today, families, towns and local businesses are facing rising costs and more frequent severe weather. That makes it even more important for the electric grid, a system we all rely on every day, to strike the right balance between keeping electricity affordable and ensuring the power stays on. Maine needs timely decisions and a clear electricity rate plan that allow necessary work to move forward without long delays, while also keeping costs stable for Mainers. Predictable planning keeps costs steadier, improves reliability and helps ensure the electric system is safe, dependable and ready for the future. ~ Alexander C. MacPhail, Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce and Industry