As the state looks to harness Gulf of Maine winds, a big question looms: How much will utility customers pay?

Maine public utilities commission

Published
August 1, 2024

As the state looks to harness Gulf of Maine winds, a big question looms: How much will utility customers pay?

Talks are picking up between state utility regulators, the Public Advocate and developer of offshore wind as they try to figure out how to price the zero-carbon source of energy.
Published
July 25, 2024

Maine regulators direct utilities to make power grid more resilient against storms

The utilities also are directed to apply cost-saving technology to help manage peak demand.
Published
July 24, 2024

Solar development to be permitted on Maine farms contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’

The new rules will give farmers a boost and expand renewable energy in the state.
Published
July 17, 2024

Spanish energy giant Iberdrola seeks full control of CMP parent

Maine regulators are reviewing the deal in which Avangrid would become a privately held company and assessing how relieving it of federal public reporting requirements would impact ratepayers.
Published
June 12, 2024

CMP bills to rise at least $10 a month; destructive storms blamed

State regulators approve the increase to cover the $220 million cost of restoring power after recent storms, and promise a proceeding in the 'near future' to consider how to balance storm response with affordability.

Published
June 10, 2024

CMP agrees to small cut in storm reimbursement request after criticism over unjustified spending

Maine's largest utility also agreed to improve how it documents its preparation for storms and recovery afterward to better justify reimbursement from ratepayers.
Published
June 5, 2024

Maine regulators order audit of Versant Power after multiple rate increases

State utility regulators did not give reasons why they ordered an audit of Maine's second-largest utility, but it acted after rate increases this year and in 2023 and a request for another in 2025.
Published
May 31, 2024

CMP, Maine near settlement over complaint utility overspent on power restoration

Central Maine Power Co. and the state's public advocate are nearing agreement on how much the utility can charge ratepayers for storm recovery costs.
Published
May 29, 2024

State regulators reject settlement with Electricity Maine over customer complaints

The Public Utilities Commission turns down a proposed settlement with Electricity Maine, saying it falls short of what's needed to punish the company, and orders staff to renew its efforts to find a resolution to the long-running dispute.
Published
April 29, 2024

Maine’s public advocate criticizes state’s tentative settlement with Electricity Maine

Under the agreement, thousands of customers who were overcharged for electricity would be reimbursed anywhere from $10 to $4,000. But Public Advocate Bill Harwood says stricter sanctions are needed.

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