How lawmakers tried to address energy affordability this session

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 1,689

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Energy affordability was top of mind for state lawmakers this session, as they passed an assortment of bills to try and bring down Maine’s high energy prices. But with a varied approach, it’s hard to tell exactly how much impact the legislation will have on residents’ bills.

“I think it is a shift in emphasis and in direction going forward that I think will help us start to turn the tide or push down on …

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