Participate in Children’s Mission · Supporting Work 005 · York, Maine
York can help shape Maine's next chapter in community energy.
Maine enacted Community Choice Aggregation authority in April 2026. While the state develops its rules, York residents can learn how the process works, identify local priorities, and prepare for an informed public decision.
How this affects children
Families can help shape the rules before the system is settled.
Maine’s new community-energy authority may affect bills, consumer protections, local priorities, and the resources communities can direct toward young people. York families can learn the process early, raise practical questions, and help define what responsible public participation should protect.
Participation is open
York residents, organizations, officials, and energy professionals can help build an informed community conversation.
ParticipateA new opportunity for Maine communities
Maine has opened the door. York can begin organizing now.
The new law requires approval by the municipal legislative body or governing board, majority voter approval, and approval of a program plan by the Maine Public Utilities Commission. The Commission must initiate rulemaking no later than January 1, 2027.
How will residents follow and shape state rulemaking?
What information must voters receive before any local decision?
What York can do now
Start the public conversation while the rules are being written.
York can identify responsible staff, hold a public educational session, follow PUC rulemaking, compare default service and CCA safeguards, and publish a decision calendar.
Create a readiness path
Designate responsibility and publish how York will evaluate the new authority.
Prepare for a real vote
Understand approval requirements, opt-out rights, consumer protections, and honest limits.
Follow the rules
Track Commission rulemaking and keep the community informed as implementation becomes possible.
Join Children’s Mission · Supporting Work 005
Help York prepare a truthful first-mover conversation.
Residents, organizations, officials, energy professionals, and local media can help build a public roadmap before a ballot or procurement decision.