maine public utilities commission Archives - Bangor Daily News

Maine regulator says grid faces ‘very difficult transition’ with shift to renewables

by Fred Bever, Maine Public February 21, 2021February 21, 2021

Maine’s electric grid was built decades ago to accommodate big power generators like hydroelectric dams, oil- and gas-fired plants and nuclear stations.

Is Maine’s electric grid ready for a lot more renewable power? Regulators need to find out now.

by The BDN Editorial Board February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

Bangor neighborhood complaint against Versant Power dismissed after tree-trimming

by Emily Burnham January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

Maine public advocate ‘disappointed’ utility regulators didn’t impose new moratorium on disconnect notices

by Christopher Burns January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

News

Maine legislators sign letter demanding COVID disconnection ban

by David Marino Jr. January 1, 2021January 1, 2021

Maine regulators will consider how to better measure utilities’ service quality

by Lori Valigra December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Utility regulator’s staff recommends $500K penalty for CMP’s wrongful disconnect notices

by Lori Valigra July 23, 2020July 23, 2020

Let Mainers run their electric power grid

by Contributed July 23, 2020July 22, 2020

Maine is looking for creative ways to stick with its 207 area code

by Lori Valigra July 9, 2020July 9, 2020

Business, Energy, Free

Unpaid utility bills may lead to higher energy prices in coming months

by The Associated Press May 23, 2020June 16, 2020

Business, Free, News, State

Maine energy regulators issue emergency moratorium on utilities service disconnections

by Lori Valigra March 16, 2020

Business, News, State

Maine gas utility will be fined $50K for safety problems

by The Associated Press March 11, 2020

Business, Maine Focus, News, Politics, State

Firm did ‘independent study’ of electric line while working for energy giant that could make billions from it

by Josh Keefe February 20, 2020February 20, 2020

Business, News, Politics, State

Lawmakers question if CMP is fit to run a utility company

by Lori Valigra February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Business, Maine Focus, News, Politics, State

Energy regulators gave $500K contract to company that should have been ineligible

by Josh Keefe February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

Business, Maine Focus, News, State

9 things to know about the CMP billing probe

by Josh Keefe January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

Business, News, Politics, State

Maine utilities commission will investigate CMP’s winter disconnection policies

by Lori Valigra January 21, 2020January 22, 2020

Business, News, Politics, State

Utilities commission to open investigation into CMP winter disconnection policies

by Maine Public January 16, 2020

Business, News, Politics, State

Maine regulators reassure CMP customers they will review all complaints

by Lori Valigra January 14, 2020January 14, 2020

Business, News, Politics, State

Regulator’s staff finds no systemic problem with CMP’s billing system

by Lori Valigra January 9, 2020January 10, 2020