The conclusion of the Maine Public Utilities Commission’s staff affirms an earlier analysis by an independent auditor, that bills spiked along with power use in the winter of 2017-18.
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List of Maine towns opposing CMP transmission corridor grows
It’s a largely symbolic move, but critics of the 145-mile transmission line hope that rallying more municipalities around their cause will slow the project’s momentum.
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As storms strengthen, Maine regulators weigh cost of keeping the lights on
CMP proposes to spend $29 million over the next two years to harden its distribution system. Regulators will have to weigh the costs against public demand for always-on electricity in the digital age.
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CMP withdraws document filed with customers’ confidential information
The filing had been submitted to regulators to refute customers’ complaints reported in the media.
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Lawyer in CMP customers’ lawsuit wants company’s confidential letter to regulators thrown out
Peter Murray argues that Central Maine Power customers whose account details were revealed should know what’s being said about them.
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Intense questioning fails to pierce CMP explanation: ‘The usage is the usage’
Nearly two years after a new billing system triggered thousands of complaints, the utility is sticking its story – most high bills ultimately were a result of customers using more power than they realized.
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Lawyers for aggrieved customers pan CMP compensation fund
One lawyer says the utility’s proposed $6 million compensation fund is meant to short-circuit legal action and avoid paying an estimated $140 million in overcharges.
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Regulators to consider CMP’s offer of customer compensation along with request for rate hike
The Public Utilities Commission says it will take up the proposals after it investigates complaints by thousands of customers who say they were overbilled.
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Portland and CMP agree to fix streetlights amid contract dispute
The parties are at loggerheads over who will pay to repair underground power lines.
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CMP offers $6 million fund to compensate customers with disputed bills
Seeking to restore confidence and move past its billing system controversy, Central Maine Power proposes establishing the fund for frustrated customers and partnering with Efficiency Maine to troubleshoot complaints.