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$65 Million Federal Grant Awarded for Maine Grid Improvements

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The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that a Maine partnership, including the Maine Governor's Energy Office, Versant Power and Central Maine Power, has been awarded a $65 million grant to help with grid planning and operation throughout the state.

The project, known as Flexible Interconnections and Resilience for Maine, or FIRM, will help Versant and CMP improve grid management and enhance grid stability, among other benefits.

Please see today's announcements from the Governor's Energy Office and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Versant Power is committed to delivering safe, reliable electric service. As the state's second-largest electric utility, the company delivers electricity to more than 165,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across 10,400 square miles in northern and eastern Maine.