Under fire, Central Maine Power has rehired a beloved former CEO, David Flanagan, and revived a once-popular ad campaign. Will those actions sway public opinion?
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Lack of support stalls Maine lawmaker’s push for consumer-owned power
A bill to replace privately owned electric utilities with a power authority run by an elected board was neutered at the last minute by its sponsor, Democratic Rep. Seth Berry. But Berry and other advocates aren’t giving up.
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Strong winds cut power in southern Midcoast, damage Chocolate Church steeple
No CMP customer in Arrowsic, Georgetown or Phippsburg had power restored as of 4 p.m. Wednesday with no estimated restoration time, according to CMP spokeswoman Catherine Hartnett.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Backers of consumer-owned power utility move to put question on Maine ballot
Supporters of replacing Maine’s investor-owned electric companies with an elected power authority filed a request with the Secretary of State’s Office on Sept. 18.
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Opponents of CMP corridor launch second referendum effort
Foes of the project, which would carry hydroelectric power from Quebec to Lewiston, are targeting the Legislature this time instead of regulators.
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Maine utilities get go-ahead to resume some disconnections in Nov.
Gas and electric utilities still will be subject to winter disconnection rules that essentially prohibit shutoffs until April 15.
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Town officials say CMP agreement is another example of utility being a ‘bad neighbor’
A group of athletic fields in Brunswick are technically within Central Maine Power’s powerline easement, and ahead of its plans to reconstruct the Brunswick to Topsham line, the utility is requiring the town sign a use agreement in order to keep the playgrounds and sports facilities.
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Judge hears arguments to dismiss class-action lawsuit against CMP
The plaintiffs argue that Central Maine Power owes customers as much as $200 million in damages for overcharging them after the launch of a new billing and metering system.
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Solar energy farm subscribers in Maine can get a break on electric bills
A Boston-based solar energy developer that’s planning to build 3 solar farms in Maine has begun a marketing campaign offering CMP customers a 15% credit.
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Thousands lose power across central Maine after tropical storm blows through
Crews across central Maine were working to restore power Wednesday after high wind from Tropical Storm Isaias knocked down trees across the region when it blew through Tuesday night.