Maine Public Utilities Commission Archives - Bangor Daily News

Public advocate calls CMP’s storm spending ‘imprudent’

by Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

Public Advocate Bill Harwood believes that regulators should prohibit CMP from recovering about $53 million from ratepayers.

Northern Maine to see lower electric bills in 2024

by Paula Brewer November 29, 2023November 30, 2023

The standard rate offer for Versant Power customers in Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis and Washington counties.

Electricity rates to drop in 2024 for many Mainers

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

"We must start by directing regulators to prioritize lowering energy costs for Maine ratepayers and increase transparency in our electricity bills."

Opinion Contributor

We need to focus on lower energy costs, not climate goals

by Opinion Contributor November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

Mainers may see electric bill relief in the coming year.

Mainers may see electric bill relief

by Tux Turkel, The Maine Monitor October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

Electricity Maine risks getting license revoked over skyrocketing rates

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public October 12, 2023October 12, 2023

Tuesday's decision extends energy bill assistance to as many as 46,000 Mainers and boosts the average benefit 31 percent.

More low-income Mainers eligible for energy bill assistance

by The Associated Press September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

Utility takeover would create new high-stakes Maine elections

by Billy Kobin September 11, 2023September 11, 2023

CMP customers will see a $1.25 monthly increase effective July 1, with a further $5 increase spread over 2024 and 2025.

Regulators approve CMP rate hike

by Christopher Burns June 6, 2023June 6, 2023

Rising rates blamed for ‘extraordinary number’ of Maine utility disconnection notices

by Lori Valigra May 15, 2023May 16, 2023

Solar industry hammers Maine’s outspoken ratepayer advocate

by Michael Shepherd May 11, 2023November 21, 2023

If approved, the average Unitil customer would see an increase of just under $15 per month.

Natural gas company asks Maine regulators to approve rate hike

by CBS 13 May 2, 2023May 2, 2023

Proposed Versant rate hike spurs outcry from Aroostook customers

by Paula Brewer and Paul Bagnall March 29, 2023March 30, 2023

Regulators will investigate Electricity Maine’s sharp rate hikes

by Lori Valigra February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

Maine ratepayers to pay $1B for Aroostook wind power line

by Lori Valigra January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

Last week's storm tested the preparations CMP and Versant Power put in place after a devastating 2017 storm.

Historic windstorm tested Maine’s utilities

by Lori Valigra December 28, 2022December 28, 2022

State

Maine regulators deny request for $75 electric rate relief credit

by Lori Valigra December 20, 2022December 20, 2022

Maine utility regulators approve lower rates for heat pumps and EVs

by Murray Carpenter, Maine Public December 14, 2022December 15, 2022

State

Regulators asked for relief for low-income Mainers amid rising electric bills

by Lori Valigra December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

The new rate is up $29 a month for CMP's average residential customer.

CMP customers to see $29 hike in average monthly rates

by Lori Valigra November 16, 2022November 16, 2022