Energy East (EAS) 10-K 2003 FY Annual report

Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-36456) of Central Maine Power Company of our report dated January 30, 2004, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appears in this Form 10-K.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York
March 8, 2004