The findings, which will be presented to regulators Friday, contradict a report released Tuesday by the PUC staff that attribute the spike to cold weather and a rate increase.
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PUC staff blames frigid weather, high usage for jump in many CMP customers’ bills
The conclusion of the Maine Public Utilities Commission’s staff affirms an earlier analysis by an independent auditor, that bills spiked along with power use in the winter of 2017-18.
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List of towns opposing CMP transmission corridor grows
It’s a largely symbolic move, but critics of the 145-mile transmission line hope that rallying more municipalities around their cause will slow the project’s momentum.
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As storms strengthen, Maine regulators weigh cost of keeping the lights on
CMP proposes to spend $29 million over the next two years to harden its distribution system. Regulators will have to weigh the costs against public demand for always-on electricity in the digital age.
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CMP withdraws document filed with customers’ confidential information
The filing had been submitted to regulators to refute customers’ complaints reported in the media.
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Lawyer in CMP customers’ lawsuit wants company’s confidential letter to regulators thrown out
Peter Murray argues that Central Maine Power customers whose account details were revealed should know what’s being said about them.
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Intense questioning fails to pierce CMP explanation: High bills are caused by high usage
Three days of expert cross-examination by regulators failed to uncover an alternative explanation of Central Maine Power’s high bills.
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Wilton approves application for new CMP substation
The station at 1228 Main St. would replace one on Temple Street.
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Lawyers for aggrieved customers pan CMP compensation fund
One lawyer says the utility’s proposed $6 million compensation fund is meant to short-circuit legal action and avoid paying an estimated $140 million in overcharges.
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Regulators to consider CMP’s offer of customer compensation along with request for rate hike
The Public Utilities Commission says it will take up the proposals after it investigates complaints by thousands of customers who say they were overbilled.