HALLOWELL — A deal to pump hundreds of millions of dollars into construction of wind energy projects in Maine and across the Northeast has been approved by Maine’s utility regulators. Tuesday’s vote by the Public Utilities Commission was the second time the agency approved the deal to create a joint venture owned by First Wind […]
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LePage nominates PUC alternates to overcome stalemate in Poland Spring case
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage has nominated three retired judges to serve as alternates on the Maine Public Utilities Commission in an effort to move forward consideration of a 25-year water sales contract between Nestle Waters North America, the owner of Poland Spring, and its Fryeburg water supplier. The appointees are John Atwood, Francis Marsano […]
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Greg Sweetser: CMP’s proposed pricing structure hurts consumers
The season may seem like a burden as we endure storm after storm, but winter provides the thousands of people who enjoy the Maine ski industry each year with ideal conditions for recreation. Our ski areas thrive in the winter. They make snow, groom ski trails, operate lifts, and maintain hotels, condominiums, shops and restaurants. […]
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Maine PUC chairman recuses himself in water case
AUGUSTA (AP) — The Maine Public Utilities Commission chairman is removing himself from a case involving the Fryeburg Water District and the company that owns Poland Spring bottled water. Thomas Welch had come under pressure to recuse himself because he represented Nestle Waters North America, which owns Poland Spring, until his appointment to the PUC […]
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Maine utility regulators face potential conflict
FRYEBURG (AP) — Opponents of a 25-year contract between a water utility in western Maine and the company that owns the Poland Spring brand say the utility regulators who have the final say on the contract all have ties to the Poland Spring’s parent company. The Public Utilities Commission will hear final arguments Tuesday on […]
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PUC changes broadband standards for Fairpoint
HALLOWELL — The Maine Public Utilities Commission voted Tuesday morning to change the obligations Fairpoint Communications must meet in respect to investing in the expansion of broadband availability in Maine. The commission’s chairman acknowledged that the vote will mean that some customers in rural Maine will not see their Internet speed improved, but that the […]
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Maine PUC holds smart meter hearings today
AUGUSTA — Mainers concerned about “smart meters” are getting a chance to voice their opinions this week. Maine’s Public Utilities Commission is holding a public hearing Wednesday at Jewett Hall on the campus of the University of Maine at Augusta. There will be two sessions, one from 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. and another from […]