Public takeover of Maine’s electric utilities could bring higher rates, tax revenue losses

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Published
February 18, 2020

Public takeover of Maine’s electric utilities could bring higher rates, tax revenue losses

But the switch could lead to lower rates over 30 years, according to an analysis by independent consulting firm London Economics.
Published
February 13, 2020

Midwinter drop in energy costs gives Mainers unexpected relief

A combination of unseasonably warm temperatures and lower prices for heating oil and gasoline offers a welcome change from the norm.
Published
February 5, 2020

Maine must plug in to fight climate change, study concludes

Just building renewable generation and stepping up energy efficiency won't slash greenhouse gas emissions enough to meet Maine's aggressive climate change goals.
Published
January 18, 2020

Maine’s public advocate decries CMP disconnect notices as ‘scare tactic’

Central Maine Power says it is allowed to send the notices to customers with past-due bills, even though it can't shut off their power in the winter without permission from the Public Utilities Commission.
Published
November 13, 2019

Electricity will get cheaper for most Mainers, but CMP rate hike could cut into savings

Default rates for home and small-business customers will fall 19 percent, from 9 cents per kilowatt hour to 7.3 cents.
Published
September 3, 2019

Public advocate calls for $1 million fine and 1-year license suspension for Electricity Maine

The state's utilities watchdog accuses the energy provider of fraudulent or deceptive marketing, including agents posing as Central Maine Power auditors.
Published
May 13, 2019

Activists hold ‘Goodbye CMP’ party in Lewiston

Group supports bill to buy out Central Maine Power to create a public electrical utility in its place.
Published
April 24, 2019

New York City eyes Quebec hydropower in bid to go green

Mayor Bill DeBlasio calls for new transmission line down the Hudson Valley that would be nearly as large as one sought by Central Maine Power.
Published
April 14, 2019

Lewiston the big winner in controversial power line project

The city would gain more than $8 million in additional tax revenue annually if New England Clean Energy Connect gets a green light.
Published
April 3, 2019

Solar bill’s passage prompts optimism in the industry

Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill Tuesday that restores electricity credits for those who install home solar power systems.