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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedDecember 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
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedDecember 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.
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedOctober 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.
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PublishedSeptember 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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