RECLAIM MAINE'S ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY
Maine Sovereign Power Authority will deliver customer-owned electricity at Nebraska rates—less than half what foreign utilities charge today. No new taxes. No state debt. Just affordable, reliable, locally controlled power.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Affordability
Cut rates from 27–30 cents/kWh to Nebraska levels (11–13 cents/kWh) by eliminating foreign profit extraction and technology subsidies.
Reliability
Invest in modern grid infrastructure and proactive maintenance to ensure consistent, dependable power delivery to all Maine communities.
Local Control
End foreign ownership. Every dollar stays in Maine, controlled by elected boards accountable to customers—not Spanish or Canadian shareholders.
Technology Neutral
No mandates. No subsidies. All generation sources—hydro, gas, biomass, renewables—compete head-to-head on cost and reliability.
Phased Implementation
Independent feasibility studies, binding arbitration, ironclad employee protections, and statutory triggers to pause or reverse if metrics aren't met.
The Problem: Foreign Extraction
Maine's electricity system is controlled by foreign corporations extracting massive profits while delivering the highest rates in America.
Crushing Rates
Maine residential rates are among the highest in the United States. A typical household using 550 kWh/month pays $150–$170—double Nebraska's $60–$70 for the same usage.
100% Foreign Owned
CMP is wholly owned by Spain's Iberdrola (via Avangrid). Versant is owned by Canada's ENMAX. Peak annual profits exceeding $187 million flow overseas instead of reducing Maine rates.
Soaring Delivery Charges
Distribution charges have risen over 145% since 2015. Supply rate jumps (10.61¢ to 12.72¢/kWh in January 2026) added $132–$204 per household annually.
Technology Subsidies
Legacy net energy billing and technology mandates impose costs on all ratepayers while benefiting select developers, not everyday customers.
The MSPA Solution
Proven Nebraska Model
MSPA replicates Nebraska's successful public power districts, which maintain 11–13 cent/kWh rates in a similarly rural, cold-climate state. No ideology—just proven results.
Nonprofit Public Corporation
MSPA is a political subdivision of Maine with full Maine PUC oversight. Customer-owned, locally controlled, with elected governance and complete operational transparency.
Technology Neutral
No subsidies. No mandates. Hydro, natural gas, biomass, wind, solar—every source competes head-to-head on cost and reliability. Lowest-cost energy wins.
Strictly Phased Rollout
Independent feasibility studies. Rate-stabilization reserves. Binding arbitration for acquisitions. Ironclad employee protections. Statutory performance triggers with pause/reversal authority.
Zero State Debt
No new taxes. No general-obligation bonds. Acquisition financed through MSPA revenue bonds backed by customer payments, not state taxpayers.
Protecting Workers
All current utility employees guaranteed employment with MSPA. No salary reductions. Full recognition of union contracts and seniority. No disruption to pensions or benefits.
Why Public Power?
Nebraska's public power model delivers rates less than half of Maine's—with higher reliability.
Lower Rates
Nebraska averages 11–13 cents/kWh. Maine pays 27–30 cents. Public power eliminates the $187M+ annually extracted by foreign shareholders.
Local Jobs
All revenue and profits reinvested in Maine infrastructure and family-sustaining union jobs—not sent to Spain or Canada.
Accountability
Elected boards and full PUC oversight ensure transparent governance responsive to Maine ratepayers, not foreign investors.
Fair Competition
End technology subsidies that add hidden costs. Every generation source competes equally on price and reliability.
Learning from 2023
The 2023 Pine Tree Power referendum failed 70–30% after $40M in opposition advertising. MSPA directly addresses every concern raised in that campaign.
"Generational Debt"
MSPA uses revenue bonds, not state debt. Ratepayers already pay for grid operation. Revenue simply redirects from foreign shareholders to debt service, then to rate reductions. Zero taxpayer exposure.
"Operational Chaos"
Strictly phased transition with independent oversight. All current employees retained. Nebraska operates 121 public power systems flawlessly—Maine can too.
"Politicized Management"
Full Maine PUC regulation. Elected boards accountable to customers. Same oversight as current utilities, but without foreign profit extraction.
"Unproven Risk"
Statutory performance triggers. If rate or reliability metrics aren't met, implementation pauses or reverses. Nebraska's 75+ years of success proves the model works.
Join the Movement for Maine's Energy Sovereignty
End foreign control. Cut rates in half. Keep Maine's energy dollars in Maine. Add your voice to the movement for customer-owned electricity.
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