CMP Hosts Third Annual “Girl Scouts Unplugged”
More than a dozen Girl Scouts from across Maine earned a special electric utility badge after the immersive, hands-on event.
Pictured is CMP’s all-terrain amphibious truck, a new addition for Girl Scouts Unplugged 2026.
AUGUSTA, ME – April 21, 2026 – Central Maine Power (CMP), a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc., hosted its third annual ‘Girl Scouts Unplugged’ event on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in partnership with Girl Scouts of Maine. Nearly 15 Maine Girl Scouts and their troop leaders from towns including Chelsea, Portland, Albion, Sabattus, Gray and Bridgewater enjoyed a full day of activities, tours and presentations at CMP’s headquarters in Augusta.
“Girl Scouts Unplugged gives Maine girls a front‑row seat to real‑world, hands‑on experiences in the electric utility industry,” said Linda Ball, President and CEO of CMP. “As a traditionally male‑dominated field, it’s critical that we open doors, break down barriers, and help young women see themselves in these careers and know that leadership roles in this industry are within their reach. Our team is thrilled to support this event through our partnership with Girl Scouts of Maine. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation of confident leaders for Maine.”
This is the third year for the all-day event at CMP’s headquarters in Augusta. Activities featured:
- A demonstration of lineworker skills
- Presentations on CMP’s response to storms in Maine
- A presentation of CMP’s Live Line electricity display
- Opportunities to meet with CMP engineers and discuss their work
- An opportunity to go up in a utility truck bucket
- Opportunities to meet with CMP Energy Control Center staff and discuss their work
- Rides in CMP’s all-terrain amphibious utility truck
“We’re proud and grateful to continue this partnership with CMP for a third year, creating powerful opportunities for Maine’s Girl Scouts,” said Samantha Lott Hale, Vice President of Programs with Girl Scouts of Maine. “Girl Scouts Unplugged 2026 gives girls the chance to experience STEM careers up close like climbing into bucket trucks, learning how electricity powers our communities, and seeing themselves in roles they may never have imagined. These real-world experiences empower girls to dream bigger, grow their confidence, and know that exciting, high-impact careers are possible right here in Maine.”
Girl Scouts Unplugged has been held annually at CMP’s Augusta headquarters since 2024.
Women make-up 27% of the energy workforce, according to U.S. Department of Energy data from 2025.
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