The utility’s latest proposal could bring bills down about $4 this summer, but critics say the savings won’t last.
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Plug-in solar is coming to Maine with Janet Mills’ approval
The Democratic governor signed a proposal into law to allow small, plug-in generators amid a time of global energy price volatility.
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Posted inBusiness, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
We asked all 21 candidates for Maine governor how they would lower costs. Here’s what they said.
Housing, health care and energy prices are the top priorities for almost every candidate, but they’re presenting vastly different ideas for how to address them.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
What does your CMP bill pay for?
As electricity rates continue to climb, here’s where the money ends up.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
What does your Versant bill pay for?
As electricity rates continue to climb, here’s where the money ends up.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal data suggests Maine had the highest electricity hike last year. The picture is not so clear.
A report that residential prices rose in Maine by more than a third raised some alarms, but state officials say the true cost to ratepayers is much lower.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Upgrading the grid
Utility workers work on Turner Street in Auburn Monday morning.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP moves one step closer to avoiding regulatory review of Iberdrola takeover
A report by utilities regulators says an exemption to the state law requiring the review is warranted based on previous approval of a ‘corporate structure’ and dozens of conditions that remain in effect.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mainers spent $80 million more than necessary on electricity in last 6 years, advocate says
A new report from Maine’s Office of the Public Advocate has renewed concerns about the state’s competitive power marketplace.
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Judge orders rewording for referendum question on electric utility
The Maine secretary of state is ordered to draft a new referendum question that doesn’t use the word ‘quasi-governmental’ to describe a proposed consumer-owned electricity company.