Gov. Janet Mills and Maine Public Utilities Commission Chair Phil Bartlett say a group is trying to interfere with a state program that promotes clean energy.
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State regulators reject CMP plan for $500,000 virus relief fund for customers
The proposal would have settled a case over the utility issuing misleading winter shutoff warnings to customers with past-due bills.
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In remote Wytopitlock, town hangs up public payphone for good
The town wants to replace the payphone, which hardly anyone uses, with a vending machine for snacks.
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Unpaid utility bills, lower usage threaten to push rates higher in Maine
It’s too early to tell how much more customers might pay, and when, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and to what degree utility investors could share the burden.
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CMP agrees to create $500,000 COVID-19 fund to settle disconnection case
The fund would help residential customers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic pay their electricity bills.
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Manchester company agrees to pay fine in Farmington propane explosion
Techno Metal Post Maine was cited for violations of Dig Safe law and rules.
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State regulators order CMP shareholders to pay for billing system audit
The Maine Public Utilities Commission has ruled that Central Maine Power Co. ratepayers should not have to pay for a $580,000 audit of the utility’s billing system.
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Commentary: Contracts to build Clean Energy Corridor reflect project’s promise
The power line will provide jobs for Mainers and deliver clean energy to customers in Maine and New England.
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CMP affiliate awards $300 million in contracts for power line project
New England Clean Energy Connect is moving ahead on its transmission corridor through western Maine despite a looming referendum aimed at stopping it.
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State regulators approve sale of Emera Maine
The Maine Public Utilities Commission OK selling the dominant electric utility in eastern and northern Maine to a Canadian company.