Versant Power Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Average CMP bill to decrease almost 3% for home customers starting in July

by Edward D. Murphy June 14, 2022June 14, 2022

State utility regulators estimate the average residential customer bill will decrease by $3.40 a month, or 2.7 percent of the total bill.

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As energy prices rise, thousands of Mainers at risk of losing power

by Hannah LaClaire May 22, 2022May 23, 2022

More than 2,000 Maine households have been disconnected over the past month, and tens of thousands more are struggling with past-due balances.

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Mainers likely to endure high electric rates into 2023

by Tux Turkel April 27, 2022April 27, 2022

The reactions of global energy markets to Russia’s war in Ukraine are expected to keep electric rates up in Maine next year.

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Consumer advocates push for strict standards in proposed Maine utility rating system

by Edward D. Murphy April 7, 2022April 7, 2022

The Maine Public Utilities Commission is weighing a system of regular report cards and possible penalties for power utilities in the state.

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Maine regulators propose tougher performance standards for power utilities

by Staff Report March 24, 2022March 24, 2022

The Maine Public Utilities Commission is considering a plan to add new standards through rulemaking that would be similar to those proposed in a pending bill being debated in the Legislature.

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Legislative committee splits 3 ways on utility accountability bill

by Tux Turkel March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

Lawmakers will be under pressure to find some compromise on making power companies more accountable in Maine.

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Dozens weigh in on Maine utility report card proposal in marathon hearing

by Edward D. Murphy March 18, 2022March 18, 2022

A legislative committee hearing on the proposal for greater scrutiny of the state’s major electric utilities led to hours of public comment, both for and against.