The approval, which was condemned by environmental groups, opens the door for the completion of a 53-mile transmission line through rural northwestern Maine.
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Maine electric bills to rise $12 to $16 in January
Maine regulators on Wednesday approved increases to the standard offer for Central Maine Power and Versant Power, which makes up a solid chunk of customers’ monthly bills.
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High winds knock out power to thousands across Maine
Central Maine Power reported about 15,000 customers without power early Tuesday evening, after over 28,000 were without power at one time during the day.
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Underground blasts cause ruckus on Park Street in Lewiston
Nobody was hurt in the explosion, fire officials said, but the cause of the blast was unknown as of Friday afternoon.
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CMP conservation plan insufficient, environmental groups tell state regulators
CMP said the conservation plan is just one part of a comprehensive set of requirements to address the overall project impacts, and that the concerns identified are dealt with elsewhere in the permit orders.
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CMP to conserve 50,000 acres, a final step in transmission line
The controversial NECEC line can’t become operational until Central Maine Power’s conservation proposal clears permitting requirements.
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Power outages impact thousands on a windy Easter Sunday
Gusts reached 50 mph in some areas, and the majority of outages occurred in Aroostook, Penobscot and Somerset counties.
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Starting in April, utilities can cut off power to Mainers with unpaid bills
State law prohibits Central Maine Power Co. and Versant Power from pulling the plug on delinquent customers from Nov. 15 to April 15. Consumer advocates and utilities are urging people to reach out.
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State lawmakers again consider authorizing northern Maine transmission line
The legislation drew opposition from local residents who said lawmakers should not approve the project without knowing the route, costs and builder.
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CMP seeks $228 million for 2024 storm repair costs
The utility says it responded to 25 storms in 2024, including a March ice storm and April nor’easter that affected the large majority of its 650,000 customers.