It’s becoming clear that achieving Maine’s climate goals is going to require a makeover of its electric grid on a scale that hasn’t happened since the 1970s.
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State regulator launches probe into future of Maine’s electric grid
The investigation comes after controversy over Central Maine Power’s estimated costs for connecting solar energy farms to the grid.
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Under pressure, CMP says it can do faster, cheaper solar hookups
The change in direction comes a day after the governor called for an investigation into the utility’s revised grid upgrade charges to developers.
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Commentary: Maine needs CMP to be a partner to clean energy, not an obstacle
The PUC must investigate what’s behind the utility’s unexpected demand for costly upgrades by solar developers.
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Mills calls for investigation of CMP solar problems
Gov. Janet Mills calls for an investigation by the Public Utilities Commission in response to news of CMP’s interconnection problems reported last week by the Press Herald.
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Opponents of CMP shutoff notices file appeal to reinstate ban
The group maintains that sending such notices during the winter and at the height of the pandemic is ‘unreasonable’ under Maine law.
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PUC denies request to reinstate ban on CMP shutoff notices
The three-member commission ruled unanimously that CMP didn’t violate any laws related to issuing such notices.
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CMP critics seek renewed ban on disconnection notices
Lawyers have filed a complaint requesting that the moratorium on shutoff notices be reinstated for residential customers.
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Broadband advocates ready to award projects with bond money
Maine voters in July approved a $15 million bond for broadband expansion projects, and the first proposals are expected next month.
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CMP critics go to court, renew allegations of improper shutoff warnings
The utility says its disconnection notices are legal, and the state’s Office of Public Advocate says it hasn’t received any recent complaints.