Maine regulators on Wednesday approved increases to the standard offer for Central Maine Power and Versant Power, which makes up a solid chunk of customers’ monthly bills.
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Regulators dismiss CMP’s controversial 5-year rate increase
Bills will still likely go up, but the structure and timeline of CMP’s plan to fund infrastructure improvements and new hires could change significantly.
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Passamaquoddy Tribe wants to install hundreds of rooftop solar panels. Maine utility says it’s not allowed.
Regulators’ decision could also affect people in retirement communities and mobile home cooperatives who band together to fund solar projects.
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What to know about propane safety in Maine
A propane explosion killed 2 women in Old Orchard Beach over the weekend. Here’s how to stay safe dealing with the fuel — and what to do if you smell gas.
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New Maine laws will change electricity billing, formalize energy goals
Among a slate of energy laws passed this session are ones that will change the state’s contentious net energy billing program and create a new Department of Energy Resources.
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CMP electricity bills to increase in July
Customers of the state’s largest electric utility will see monthly bills go up by about $5.
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Unitil wants to buy one of Maine’s only other gas utilities
If regulators approve the multi-million dollar deal, it would leave Maine with 2 natural gas providers: Unitil and Summit Natural Gas.
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Starting in April, utilities can cut off power to Mainers with unpaid bills
State law prohibits Central Maine Power Co. and Versant Power from pulling the plug on delinquent customers from Nov. 15 to April 15. Consumer advocates and utilities are urging people to reach out.
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Maine’s public advocate seeks access to billing data from electricity suppliers
The move is meant to help determine how much competitive electricity providers overcharge low-income customers.
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CMP seeks $228 million for 2024 storm repair costs
The utility says it responded to 25 storms in 2024, including a March ice storm and April nor’easter that affected the large majority of its 650,000 customers.