LA Metro Chamber April 10th Breakfast ~ Powering Maine’s Future: Strengthening the Grid for Growth

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Join us for our April breakfast as we welcome Joe Purington, President & CEO of Central Maine Power, for an insightful discussion on modernizing Maine’s power grid in the face of growing energy demands and increasing extreme weather events. As a Maine native and industry leader, Joe will share CMP’s strategy for upgrading infrastructure, ensuring reliability for businesses and communities, and investing in a smarter, more resilient grid. Learn how CMP is preparing to support economic growth while adapting to the challenges of stronger and more frequent storms.

Meet our Presenter: Joseph A. Purington President and CEO

Joe Purington was appointed President and CEO of Central Maine Power (CMP) in September 2021. As a Maine native, Joe spent his early career at CMP where he served in a variety of different roles including Director of Distribution Operations. In 2014 he joined Eversource New Hampshire, becoming President of New Hampshire Operations in 2020. Purington earned his bachelor’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University and his associate degree from Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. He is actively engaged in his community and supports organizations and non-profits across Maine.