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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.
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.
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.
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.
CMP misled the public, mismanaged rollout of new billing system
A Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram investigation reveals that layers of Central Maine Power management misjudged the enormity of changing over to a new billing system, leaving thousands of angry and frustrated customers.
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.