CMP is asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission to consider deferring some storm charges and holding an overall residential rate hike to under 10%.
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Our View: Maine Legislature should send public power plan to the voters
Before making a historic investment in a new electric grid, Mainers should get to say what kind of company will run it.
Maine Senate confirms Mills’ second pick for PUC
Patrick Scully, an attorney who specialized in energy and utility issues, will join the 3-member Maine Public Utilities Commission.
Committee recommends energy and utility attorney nominated to the PUC
Patrick Scully represented a range of companies and industries before the Maine Public Utilities Commission, a record of experience that was problematic for Republicans.
Million-dollar battery could help charge Casco Bay hybrid ferry
Adding energy storage could offer lessons for how to charge electric public transit fleets, from ferries to buses.
Massive company email dump could slow CMP solar investigation
A request by state regulators for relevant correspondence would produce an estimated 120,000 emails, the utility says, so the request has been narrowed to the 20,000-to-30,000 range.
CMP and other utility companies can once again disconnect customers who are behind on their bills
After an 18-month moratorium, utilities are allowed to cut off service starting next week if customers who have fallen behind don’t work out payments plans.
Lawmakers scrutinize Maine’s solar incentives at public hearing
The Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee next will seek ways for Maine to pick the right mix of projects to provide the greatest benefits at the lowest cost.
Solar offers significant economic, ratepayer benefits in Maine, report says
The report was released by solar energy industry advocates in advance of a legislative hearing to consider pausing, diluting or repealing a Maine solar incentive program.
Lawmakers, including some Democrats, worry Maine’s solar policies too generous
Three Republican-sponsored bills that would trim or roll back incentive programs for solar energy installations face a public hearing next week.