The 2 bills sought to give local officials or voters more say in whether electric utilities could build transmission lines through their municipalities.
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Public hearings on CMP billing, service and rate issues set for mid-July
The PUC will hold hearings next month in Portland, Farmington and Hallowell to get public feedback.
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House votes to tighten utility rules on eminent domain
The bill was prompted by Central Maine Power’s proposal to build a high-voltage transmission line through western Maine, although it may not affect that project.
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Commentary: A consumer-owned utility could invest in Maine’s economy
Any returns would go back into the general fund or be used to improve service quality and lower prices.
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Bill to require greenhouse gas study of CMP project falters in House
The bill was sought by skeptics of Central Maine Power’s claims that the 145-mile transmission line from Quebec will dramatically reduce emissions of climate-warming gases.
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Growing number of towns revolt against CMP transmission line
Officials in the Franklin County town of Jay are the latest to field a citizen petition to vote on the project, as grass-roots opposition continues.
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Jim Fossel: Maine Legislature heading into crunch time
Majority Democrats in Augusta are moving major pieces of legislation that will push the state further to the left.
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Judge reconsidering stay of lawsuit over CMP billing
The lawsuit alleges the utility incorrectly billed hundreds of customers, but a judge has issued a stay while state regulators investigate.
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Fate of bill to require greenhouse gas study of CMP project in question
Although the bill received initial approval, it will need more lawmakers on final passage to impact the regulatory review of CMP’s controversial transmission line proposal.
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Maine Voices: Consumer utility takeover will break CMP/Iberdrola stranglehold
Rep. Seth Berry’s bill offers an alternative to monopolies that provide poor service and raise rates.