Though state officials say Mainers are already struggling to pay their electric bills, the utility says the distribution rate increases for hiring and resiliency upgrades would occur as some temporary charges expire, mitigating the cost to customers.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Central Maine Power Co. taps longtime VP as new president
Linda Ball had worked as the utility’s vice president of customer service since 2019.
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Maine regulators investigating Versant Power’s management practices
The Public Utilities Commission says that Versant has regularly increased rates without improving service and questioned whether its Canadian parent company is providing sufficient oversight.
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Gov. Mills renominates top utility regulator to take on electrification challenges
Phil Bartlett and the other 2 members of the Public Utilities Commission increasingly face issues related to renewable power and grid modernization.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Wilton filing petition in CMP transmission line
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons voted 3-0-1 Tuesday to file a petition with the Public Utilities Commission to intervene in Central Maine Power Co.’s New England Clean Energy Connect project. Chairperson Tiffany Maiuri, David Leavitt and Keith Swett voted for the filing, Phillip Hilton abstained and Tom Saviello was absent. The $950 million project proposes […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
PUC urged to reject CMP application for transmission line
FARMINGTON — Most of the nearly 30 people testifying at a public hearing Friday evening urged the Public Utilities Commission to reject Central Maine Power’s application to build a 145-mile transmission line through western Maine. Nearly 150 people filled the Lincoln Auditorium at University of Maine at Farmington for the PUC hearing on the application. The […]
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Livermore Falls Advertiser, The Franklin Journal
PUC urged to reject CMP application for transmission line
FARMINGTON — Most of the nearly 30 people testifying at a public hearing Friday evening urged the Public Utilities Commission to reject Central Maine Power’s application to build a 145-mile transmission line through western Maine. Nearly 150 people filled the Lincoln Auditorium at University of Maine at Farmington for the PUC hearing on the application. The […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Lewiston-Auburn, News
PUC ends probe of West Paris Water District
The Maine Public Utilities Commission has voted to terminate the investigation into the West Paris Water District. It also recommended that the state Attorney General’s Office not investigate the acts and practices of the current and former board of trustees. PUC Chairman Mark Vannoy and Commissioner R. Williamson voted Aug. 16 to terminate the investigation; […]
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PUC closes West Paris investigation
HALLOWELL — The Maine Public Utilities Commission has voted to terminate the investigation into the West Paris Water District and to recommend that the state Attorney General’s office not investigate the acts and practises of the current and former Board of Trustees. The 2-0 decision was made as part of the Commissioners’ regular deliberation agenda on […]
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Support for LD 1504 — solar power
As a proponent of renewable energy, I was thrilled to hear that the Maine Legislature passed LD 1504, a Republican-written solar bill, by overwhelming majorities in the House and Senate. I was also very happy to learn that Rep. Bruce Bickford voted to support the solar bill, and I thank him. The bill overturns a […]