Climate & Community 4/4/24: Breaking Down Electric Bills

Host: Corey McVay

 

Description: Climate & Community breaks down electricity bills and all of the different charges that are a part of them, specifically for Versant Power customers. Distribution, transmission, stranded costs, conservation, and supply rates are explained and tied to the larger energy transition. Central Maine Power and Versant Power both have “Understanding Your Bill” sections on their websites, linked here: www.cmpco.com/understand-your-bill1

 

Johannah, Brianna, Tanvi, Gus, Corey, and Beth are the team at A Climate to Thrive, a nonprofit working to build a model of community-driven, solutions-focused climate action. Since its origins around a potluck table as concerned neighbors gathered to take action on climate change, A Climate to Thrive, or ACTT, has been supporting solutions on Mount Desert Island and beyond since 2016. Learn more at www.aclimatetothrive.org.