Committee Advances Maine State Rep. Runte Bill Allowing Towns to Choose Local Electricity Supply
March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
AUGUSTA, Maine, March 18 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Committee advances Runte bill allowing towns to choose local electricity supply
A majority of the Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted recently to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that allows towns to purchase electricity based on the priorities of their residents, like lower rates or from . . .
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Committee advances Runte bill allowing towns to choose local electricity supply
A majority of the Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted recently to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, that allows towns to purchase electricity based on the priorities of their residents, like lower rates or from . . .