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Maine public utilities commission

Published
June 13, 2018

Our View: Maine regulators carry out LePage’s shortsighted energy agenda

The state needs a governor with the vision and patience to build an ocean wind industry.
Published
April 29, 2018

Our View: Maine PUC should not sink ocean wind project

Saving customers a few cents would not be worth further damaging the state's credibility as a business partner.
Published
April 11, 2018

Results of third-party audit of CMP bills may not come until end of year

The state's request for proposals lays out a lengthy timeline that could further erode public confidence in a utility already taking heat over unusually high charges.
Published
March 25, 2018

Ratepayers weary as CMP falls short in 3 key areas: Reliability, cost, carbon

'We need a grid that is not just a cash cow for international investors,' says a Maine state representative, 'but one that focuses on the needs of Maine customers and workers.'
Published
March 24, 2018

Conflicting priorities emerge from October storm

CMP line crews focused on restoring power, while municipal officials wanted to open roads.

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Published
February 4, 2018

Some tips to help you navigate the renewable energy jungle

For energy consumers, deciphering the jargon of electricity generation can be a losing battle.
Published
October 18, 2017

Paper industry veteran Randall Davis endorsed by energy committee for PUC post

The Sappi manager was nominated to replace Carlisle McLean on the commission that oversees utilities regulation in the state.
Published
August 8, 2017

Parent company of CMP hires commissioner who resigned from Maine PUC

Carlisle McLean, one of the utility regulators criticized by Gov. LePage for approving rules to compensate solar energy producers, is now senior counsel at Avangrid.
Published
March 21, 2017

Solar energy advocates call on PUC to reconsider decision to reduce incentive

The filing is regarded as a likely precursor to a court challenge of the Maine Public Utilities Commission ruling that changed the financial incentives for solar energy customers.
Published
February 16, 2017

Commentary: PUC’s mishandling of solar rules will hurt industry, utilities and ratepayers

They create solar disincentives that in the long term will undermine the public's ability to benefit from private investments in solar and battery storage.