Phil Bartlett Steps Down as Maine’s Utility Chief | Portland Maine News

Phil Bartlett, Maine’s Public Utilities Commission head since 2019, is stepping down next month — a pivotal moment as he wraps up a tenure marked by grid modernization, lower-income energy aid, and preserving the iconic 207 area code. A former Senate majority leader with deep legislative expertise in energy policy, Bartlett leaves behind a legacy of navigating rapid industry shifts. His replacement will be acting chair Patrick Scully, with the governor set to nominate a permanent successor. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.pressherald.com/2026/09/15/chair-of-maine-public-utilities-commission-to-step-down-next-month/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cd2e5bdcb8345e66 Report issues to [email protected].