More than 2,000 Maine households have been disconnected over the past month, and tens of thousands more are struggling with past-due balances.
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Gov. Mills’ plan to rein in power companies faces two-pronged opposition
Many opponents either said the bill is a cynical ploy to maintain the status quo, or government overreach to address problems that don’t exist.
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Maine public advocate: Getting to work for ratepayers
We must never put Mainers in the positions of choosing between paying a utility bill or for basic necessities.
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Electricity prices will squeeze Mainers’ budgets next year
But state and federal agencies say they are already lining up aid to offset an expected jump in January.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Dozens testify on both sides of bill to create consumer-owned utility in Maine
Under the controversial proposal, regulators would direct a buyout of Central Maine Power and Versant Power’s infrastructure to create a nonprofit utility serving roughly 800,000 customers.
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Texas power company seeks bankruptcy protection after storm
The largest and oldest power cooperative in Texas is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection citing last month’s winter storm that left millions without power
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Judge denies motion by CMP/Avangrid to dismiss customer bill case
The decision opens the door for plaintiffs’ attorneys to gather information and question company officials, potentially leading to a class-action lawsuit on behalf of customers.
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Midwinter drop in energy costs gives Mainers unexpected relief
A combination of unseasonably warm temperatures and lower prices for heating oil and gasoline offers a welcome change from the norm.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Public Utilities Commission should look out for consumers’ interests, not CMP’s
It’s galling that the PUC has seconded the company’s specious rationale for wildly inflated bills.
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Maine utility regulators agree to more tests of CMP’s billing system
Public Advocate Barry Hobbins, who represents ratepayers’ interests in PUC proceedings, wants to look into complaints made by Central Maine Power customers since last spring.