Matt Gagnon discussed the significant increase in electricity rates in Maine, noting a 36.3% rise from May 2024 to May 2025, making it the state with the highest percentage increase nationwide. This contrasts with the national average increase of 6.5%. Gagnon attributed the high rise to energy policies of the Mills administration, which have favored expensive energy sources and imposed additional costs. He highlighted that neighboring states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts saw more moderate increases, emphasizing that Maine’s situation is a direct consequence of its energy policies.