Gov. Mills’ plan to rein in power companies faces two-pronged opposition

electricity

Published
February 22, 2022

Gov. Mills’ plan to rein in power companies faces two-pronged opposition

Many opponents either said the bill is a cynical ploy to maintain the status quo, or government overreach to address problems that don't exist.
Published
December 11, 2021

Rolling blackouts possible this winter, New England power grid warns

Rolling blackouts may hit New England if there’s an extended cold snap this winter
Published
July 16, 2021

PAC spending on CMP power line referendum hits $15.2 million in 2021

A ballot question in November will ask voters if they want to prohibit the project. Proponents and opponents of the power line have spent more than $42 million since 2019 to influence the vote.
Published
May 20, 2021

Dozens testify on both sides of bill to create consumer-owned utility in Maine

Under the controversial proposal, regulators would direct a buyout of Central Maine Power and Versant Power's infrastructure to create a nonprofit utility serving roughly 800,000 customers.
Published
February 18, 2021

State regulator launches probe into future of Maine’s electric grid

The investigation comes after controversy over Central Maine Power's estimated costs for connecting solar energy farms to the grid.
Published
December 7, 2020

CMP says some customers will be in the dark until Wednesday

The utility says more than 80% of the 230,000 customers who lost electricity in the weekend storm had it back by Monday.
Published
October 15, 2020

Mills joins push for region’s electric grid operations to reflect state climate goals

Five New England governors are asking the region's grid operator, ISO-New England, to speed its transition to renewable energy.
Published
October 13, 2020

Electricity Maine lawsuit approaches settlement, but state probe continues

The lawsuit mirrors allegations by the state's public advocate, that the company used deceptive marketing practices to attract residential customers.
Published
September 1, 2020

CMP starts up incentive program for high-power electric vehicle chargers

The pilot program, launched Tuesday, will offer as much as $4,000 toward the cost of installing ‘level 2’ charging stations as part of a state effort to gauge consumers' funding preferences.
Published
July 24, 2020

Bill to force CMP takeover replaced with measure to explore options

A last-minute amendment turned a bill that could have created a consumer-owned electric utility in Maine into a proposal to study the matter and recommend legislation in 2021.