Three days of expert cross-examination by regulators failed to uncover an alternative explanation of Central Maine Power’s high bills.
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Wilton approves application for new CMP substation
The station at 1228 Main St. would replace one on Temple Street.
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Lawyers for aggrieved customers pan CMP compensation fund
One lawyer says the utility’s proposed $6 million compensation fund is meant to short-circuit legal action and avoid paying an estimated $140 million in overcharges.
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Regulators to consider CMP’s offer of customer compensation along with request for rate hike
The Public Utilities Commission says it will take up the proposals after it investigates complaints by thousands of customers who say they were overbilled.
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Portland and CMP agree to fix streetlights amid contract dispute
The parties are at loggerheads over who will pay to repair underground power lines.
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CMP offers $6 million fund to compensate customers with disputed bills
Seeking to restore confidence and move past its billing system controversy, Central Maine Power proposes establishing the fund for frustrated customers and partnering with Efficiency Maine to troubleshoot complaints.
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Regulators put off CMP’s rate hike request until billing probe ends
The Public Utilities Commission stays the power company’s request for a $46.5 million increase while regulators probe customers’ complaints about its billing and metering systems.
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Wilton Planning Board hears proposals on solar and electric power projects
Dirigo Solar plans to establish a solar farm on 17 acres on Weld Street, while Central Maine Power is looking to build a substation on Main Street.
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Regulator: Decision on CMP rate request likely to be delayed
PUC Chairman Philip Bartlett tells lawmakers that the commission will consider recent customer service problems as it weighs the proposed 10.65 percent rate increase, but cannot ‘simply say no.’
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Dozens of Portland streetlights stay off amid contract dispute
City Hall and Central Maine Power are at odds over who has to fix underground cables that power streetlights in some parts of the city.