Eversource Energy says replacing hundreds of power line poles and structures would make the 49-mile line more resilient to storms, but ratepayer advocates across New England say it’s excessive and too costly.
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CMP, Maine near settlement over complaint utility overspent on power restoration
Central Maine Power Co. and the state’s public advocate are nearing agreement on how much the utility can charge ratepayers for storm recovery costs.
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Maine’s public advocate criticizes state’s tentative settlement with Electricity Maine
Under the agreement, thousands of customers who were overcharged for electricity would be reimbursed anywhere from $10 to $4,000. But Public Advocate Bill Harwood says stricter sanctions are needed.
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Mainers spent $80 million more than necessary on electricity in last 6 years, advocate says
A new report from Maine’s Office of the Public Advocate has renewed concerns about the state’s competitive power marketplace.
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Maine watchdog seeks to have Electricity Maine’s license revoked, says it overcharges
Some of the electricity supplier’s customers pay 40 cents per kilowatt hour, compared with the state’s standard offer of 17.6 cents, according to the state’s consumer advocate.
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The costs of offshore wind power for Maine electricity customers? Too soon to say
But an improving supply chain in the U.S. might help lower costs over time.
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Commentary: The Legislature must limit future electric rate increases
Older Mainers stand to gain if our legislators reform the solar payment law now.
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CMP rate hike approved by regulators, will increase home bills nearly $2 next month
Under a compromise approved Tuesday, typical Central Maine Power residential customers will see bills will rise 1% in July and then increase roughly $5 by the middle of 2025.
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Commentary: Natural gas price spikes, not solar, to blame for soaring power bills
The Maine Legislature shouldn’t allow the Public Advocate to hinder efforts to grow and strengthen the community solar program.
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Commentary: Solar power is driving up electricity rates for no good reason
To continue to move forward with legislation that incentivizes and subsidizes these resources is irresponsible at best and negligent at worst.