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PublishedApril 7, 2022
Consumer advocates push for strict standards in proposed Maine utility rating system
The Maine Public Utilities Commission is weighing a system of regular report cards and possible penalties for power utilities in the state.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2022
Maine regulators propose tougher performance standards for power utilities
The Maine Public Utilities Commission is considering a plan to add new standards through rulemaking that would be similar to those proposed in a pending bill being debated in the Legislature.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2022
Legislative committee splits 3 ways on utility accountability bill
Lawmakers will be under pressure to find some compromise on making power companies more accountable in Maine.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2022
Dozens weigh in on Maine utility report card proposal in marathon hearing
A legislative committee hearing on the proposal for greater scrutiny of the state's major electric utilities led to hours of public comment, both for and against.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Maine drops CMP fraud probe after accuser withdraws suit and judge dismisses case
The state Public Utilities Commission has closed its summary investigation into potential rate impacts at Central Maine Power, citing a lack of evidence.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2022
CMP parent Avangrid accused of suing customers in Connecticut over unpaid bills
Maine officials said Monday that they were unaware of any similar actions being taken by Maine utilities, and CMP said it isn't suing any customers.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2022
Con Edison proposes new power transmission line from Aroostook County
A subsidiary of energy delivery giant Consolidated Edison Inc. is seeking to connect planned energy projects in northern Maine to New England's electrical grid.
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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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PublishedFebruary 20, 2022
In a cold winter, Maine household budgets buckle under growing energy burden
Skyrocketing prices for electricity, heating oil and gasoline are hitting Mainers especially hard when the mercury falls.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2022
State utility regulators order investigation into CMP’s management
The PUC will look into how CMP parent Avangrid's desire for profit might have affected operations in Maine, but it also will discontinue a financial penalty imposed on the utility.
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