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Despite its opponents, CMP corridor project well underway

by Tux Turkel March 8, 2020March 7, 2020

Tens of millions of dollars already have been invested in land purchases, design and engineering, contracts and materials.

Business, Local & State, News

Public takeover of Maine’s electric utilities could bring higher rates, tax revenue losses

by Peter McGuire February 18, 2020February 18, 2020

But the switch could lead to lower rates over 30 years, according to an analysis by independent consulting firm London Economics.

Business, Local & State, News

CMP shrugs off referendum, plans to start work on $1 billion transmission corridor

by Edward D. Murphy February 14, 2020February 15, 2020

Central Maine Power, which needs 2 more permits for the power line, says it plans to begin construction this spring and has contracted with 3 Maine companies to provide wooden ‘mats’ it will use to move heavy equipment through the North Woods.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Compass: Don’t expect Maine ‘public power’ plan to deliver on its big promises

by Mark Dion February 10, 2020February 8, 2020

L.D. 1646 could keep CMP, as the private operator of the publicly owned utility – at higher rates.

Business, Local & State, News

Some customers dissatisfied with regulators’ ruling on Central Maine Power

by Edward D. Murphy and Penelope Overton January 30, 2020January 31, 2020

Numerous consumers who have complained of inexplicably high bills said they aren’t expecting any major changes as a result of the Maine Public Utilities Commission’s decision on the billing controversy.

Business, Local & State, News, Times Record

State jolts CMP with $10 million penalty for mishandling billing and customer service

by Tux Turkel January 30, 2020January 31, 2020

Gov. Janet Mills called for greater accountability from the state’s utilities after the Public Utilities Commission voted to reduce Central Maine Power’s earnings as punishment for the problems with its mismanagement of a new billing system.