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Maine public utilities commission

Published
February 9, 2023

PUC opens probe into Electricity Maine’s rate setting

Customers complained that their rates skyrocketed after initial fixed-price contracts with the competitive electricity supplier ended.
Published
February 8, 2023

State utility regulators to vote on probe of Electricity Maine

The competitive electricity provider has come under fire for high rates and customer dissatisfaction.
Published
February 1, 2023

Competitive power supply market isn’t working, report says

Allowing consumers to choose their electricity supply companies has failed to lower rates for home customers, according to recommendations given to the Legislature on Wednesday.
Published
January 31, 2023

Northern Maine wind power project wins PUC approval

Maine utilities would buy 60% of the output from the planned wind farm, which would be the largest east of the Mississippi, while Massachusetts would pay 40% of the project costs.
Published
January 29, 2023

Storm surge: To get lights back on, Maine pays a premium for crews from away

Weather is creating more disruption to electricity service, and the state’s utilities – and ratepayers – are racking up larger bills for the extra help that’s needed as a result.

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Published
January 24, 2023

Maine would buy offshore wind power in huge quantities under proposed law

New legislation would require the Public Utilities Commission to procure enough electricity from offshore wind farms to power 980,000 homes.
Published
December 20, 2022

PUC rejects proposed $75 power bill credit for low-income Mainers

The Maine Public Utilities Commission said the credit would have shifted costs to other struggling electricity customers.
Published
December 18, 2022

Electricity rate option triggers skepticism, partisan charges

Heat pump rates are not being subsided by other customers, the Maine Public Utilities Commision says.
Published
December 18, 2022

Have a heat pump? New electric rates could save you money

The new rates, which apply to the delivery portion of electricity bills, aren't for everyone. Scrutinizing when and how much power you use is key to potential savings.
Published
December 11, 2022

Future of Aroostook clean energy project may hinge on Massachusetts

Before a multibillion-dollar transmission line and wind farm are built in northern Maine, officials in Massachusetts must determine if the project will benefit that state's residents.