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PublishedMay 31, 2023
CMP customers may see home electricity bills increase nearly $2 next month
Under a plan that must still be reviewed by the Public Utilities Commission, Central Maine Power's rates for distributing electricity would be stepped up over 3 years.
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PublishedMay 22, 2023
Versant Power rate deal would hike bills $5 a month for home customers
The settlement agreement, which must be approved by the Public Utilities Commission, would increase the monthly bill for the typical residential customer by 4%.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
CMP rate hike hearings now on hold pending settlement talks
A compromise in a proposed rate hike for Central Maine Power may be reached without an evidentiary hearing or a high-stakes ruling by the Public Utilities Commission.
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PublishedMay 1, 2023
CMP, public advocate in negotiations to settle rate hike request
A meeting is slated for Wednesday in confidential talks between Central Maine Power and the public advocate over a proposed increase that would take effect Sept. 1.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2023
State utility regulators to vote on probe of Electricity Maine
The competitive electricity provider has come under fire for high rates and customer dissatisfaction.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2023
Storm surge: To get lights back on, Maine pays a premium for crews from away
Weather is creating more disruption to electricity service, and the state’s utilities – and ratepayers – are racking up larger bills for the extra help that’s needed as a result.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2022
Northern Maine clean energy project gets key commitment from Massachusetts
Those agencies signed a memorandum of understanding last October with the Maine Public Utilities Commission, outlining terms by which the Bay State will consider the northern Maine energy proposals.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
Electricity rate option triggers skepticism, partisan charges
Heat pump rates are not being subsided by other customers, the Maine Public Utilities Commision says.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2022
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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PublishedNovember 16, 2022
Tentative settlement reached in Summit Natural Gas rate hike request
The Office of the Public Advocate negotiates a proposed 200% rate hike down to 49%. The PUC still must review the proposal before it can be approved.
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