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PublishedJuly 24, 2023
Millions of dollars in foreign campaign funds pour into Maine as lawmakers push to ban them
Lawmakers say they will try to override Gov. Janet Mills' veto of the foreign spending ban, but it won't prevent foreign-owned companies from pouring money into Maine politics this fall.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2023
Here’s why electricity bills in Maine are getting more expensive this month
The Maine Public Utilities Commission explained some of the reasons for multiple rate changes that are beginning to impact customer bills.
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PublishedJune 30, 2023
Amid rising electric bills, a decrease in the cost of supply will soften the blow for many
The 'standard offer' that many Mainers pay for the supply of their electricity will decrease starting July 15, after the Maine Public Utilities Commission adjusted the rate. Overall electric bills will still rise, but not as much.
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PublishedJune 18, 2023
Maine power companies are spending millions to defeat a vote to dethrone them
This fall, Mainers could cut ties with their utilities. The companies are buying influence to try to stay in power.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Rate hike approvals add to rising bills for CMP, Versant customers
The PUC approved an increase tied to renewable energy policies that will combine with a previous rate hike to raise an average CMP customer's bill by more than $10 a month beginning July 1.
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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 4, 2023
Mainers will decide whether to replace CMP, Versant with a nonprofit utility
After a 2-hour public hearing on Thursday, a legislative committee sent the referendum question to voters in November.
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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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PublishedApril 14, 2023
Soured on solar? Costs, technical delays dampen outlook in Maine
Community solar farms, which sprouted after a 2019 law went into effect, now face challenges including higher costs for Mainers and glitches in hooking up to the grid.
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