The probe will focus specifically on the number-forecasting practices of telecommunications provider Verizon because it is predicting a faster exhaustion of phone numbers than the state.
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Commentary: Legislative session delivers big victories for Maine’s environment
Bipartisan policymaking resulted in laws to conserve land, promote clean energy, address climate change, protect clean water and reduce pollution.
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House upholds Mills’ veto of bill to create consumer-owned utility
Supporters of the effort to force CMP and Versant to sell their assets to a consumer-owned utility have pledged to work to send the issue directly to voters next year.
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Our View: Gov. Mills’ veto won’t end public power debate
Fed-up consumers will still likely get the last word on the future ownership of Maine’s electric grid.
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CMP customers to see double-digit rate increase next month
The new rates approved by regulators Wednesday will hike Central Maine Power customers’ bills by 11.5% starting Aug. 1.
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CMP’s management can improve, but is not ‘irredeemably flawed,’ state-ordered audit finds
The Maine Public Utilities Commission, which ordered the review after an investigation of the utility’s rates, is inviting public comment and will decide the next steps.
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PUC awards new round of Maine clean-energy projects
Regulators approved contracts for 7 renewable power projects as part of the state’s effort to reduce fossil fuel consumption and advance climate goals.
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CMP customers could see double-digit rate hike in August
CMP is asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission to consider deferring some storm charges and holding an overall residential rate hike to under 10%.
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Our View: Maine Legislature should send public power plan to the voters
Before making a historic investment in a new electric grid, Mainers should get to say what kind of company will run it.
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Maine Senate confirms Mills’ second pick for PUC
Patrick Scully, an attorney who specialized in energy and utility issues, will join the 3-member Maine Public Utilities Commission.