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CMP to seek 3-year rate hike that would raise average bill by $10

Gov. Janet Mills staunchly opposes the utility’s plan for reliability and grid upgrades, saying, ‘I will fight this.’

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

by Nathan Wadsworth and Charlotte Warren Special to the Press Herald May 3, 2022May 2, 2022

Our enemies are rising prices and rising global temperatures – not CMP and Versant.

by Seth Berry Special to the Press Herald April 29, 2022April 28, 2022

Despite modest steps, CMP and Versant will still make progress difficult and costly.

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

by Stacy Brenner Special to the Press Herald April 19, 2022April 18, 2022

An amended version of L.D. 1959 sends a clear message to Maine’s power companies: Improve your performance, get fined or be replaced.

by Nicole Grohoski and Anna Siegel Special to the Press Herald April 15, 2022April 14, 2022

Support L.D. 1634 and L.D. 1350, Report C, to advocate for accelerated renewable-energy generation, local jobs and lower costs to ratepayers.

by The Editorial Board April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

L.D. 1350, like a similar bill in 2019, would trigger millions of dollars in investment in Maine while getting us closer to zero emissions.

by The Editorial Board April 10, 2022April 8, 2022

To make the necessary transition to clean energy, and to keep prices down, Maine will need good partners running its electric companies.

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