As the electric utility generates hundreds of flawed bills daily, customers ask: ‘What the heck is wrong with this company?’
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CMP sweetens its offer for approval of transmission corridor, to $258 million
In confidential documents, the power company and its partners offer incentives over 40 years if regulators approve the 145-mile project through western Maine.
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Exxon partners with Qatar Petroleum in liquefied natural gas project
Exxon says the operation will create 9,000 jobs during the five years of construction and more than 200 permanent positions.
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ReVision Energy brings on New Hampshire firm
A merger with Energy Emporium increases the Portland renewable company’s presence in northern New Hampshire.
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Some Maine heating fuel dealers adding new ‘hazmat’ delivery fee
The fee is not mandated by the local, state or federal governments, nor is it collected by any government.
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LePage’s wind energy panel issues report with few findings
The former governor – a longtime foe of wind energy subsidies – created the commission to investigate the impacts of turbines after halting new wind projects in parts of the state.
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Maine regulators decide to open full investigation of CMP billing problems
The Public Utilities Commission’s legal process includes power to compel witnesses to testify, participation by stakeholders, technical conferences and public hearings.
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Gas prices predicted to rise by May
A national fuel analyst said prices should peak this spring, but remain below 2018 prices overall.
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Fossil fuel rebound in United States cuts 2 ways
Booming exports of liquefied natural gas collide with environmental goals on green energy and reducing carbon emissions.
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Audit shows CMP billing and metering systems didn’t cause skyrocketing bills
However, Liberty Consulting Group concludes in the report to regulators that the company made the situation worse with a poor response to the thousands of complaints.