Exhibit 23(c)

                       Consent of Independent Accountants

     We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement
of HoldCo, Inc. on Form S-4 of our report dated January 30, 1998, on our audits
of the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of
Central Maine Power Company and subsidiary as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997.  We also
consent to the reference of our firm under the caption "Experts."


                          /s/ Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
                           Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
Portland, Maine
April 8, 1998