Another major ice storm could wreak havoc, but resiliency is a work in progress.
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Opponents of consumer-owned power effort submit signatures for competing ballot question
The parent company of Central Maine Power, Avangrid Inc., is fighting against an initiative to create a consumer-owned utility in the state.
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Outages continue to fall as power restoration crews work through holidays
Just over 6,000 CMP customers and Versant customers were still without power Tuesday morning.
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Have a heat pump? New electric rates could save you money
The new rates, which apply to the delivery portion of electricity bills, aren’t for everyone. Scrutinizing when and how much power you use is key to potential savings.
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Rate hike will bump up average Versant Power electric bill by $24 a month
The standard-offer rate, the price customers pay for the supply of power, is rising 41% next year in northern and eastern Maine. A similar increase may be in store for Central Maine Power customers.
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Judge weighs whether work can resume on building CMP corridor
Lawyers for the 145-mile electricity transmission project said work needs to get going soon or it won’t be economically viable.
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Maine legislator steps down to focus on consumer-owned power effort
Rep. Seth Berry of Bowdoinham has dropped his re-election bid, leaving it up to the Sagadahoc County Democratic Committee to name a replacement.
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CMP says new substation will improve service in Bath, Phippsburg
The new substation on Washington Street is designed to be more powerful and able to withstand flooding.
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Lawsuit accusing CMP parent Avangrid of bid rigging is withdrawn, could be refiled
A cybersecurity subcontractor said in a statement that he stands by the allegations in his complaint and is exploring a change of venue for the case.
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Bath maritime museum offers free admission for children
The Maine Maritime Museum estimates about 30,000 children under 18 will visit the museum, free of charge, from now to December 2026.