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.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Regulators put off CMP’s rate hike request until billing probe ends
The Public Utilities Commission stays the power company’s request for a $46.5 million increase while regulators probe customers’ complaints about its billing and metering systems.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Maine companies are the best equipped to serve Maine residents
Keep local money in the local economy – don’t encourage policies that funnel it to Chinese, Spanish or New York corporations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Regulator: Decision on CMP rate request likely to be delayed
PUC Chairman Philip Bartlett tells lawmakers that the commission will consider recent customer service problems as it weighs the proposed 10.65 percent rate increase, but cannot ‘simply say no.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Dozens of Portland streetlights stay dark amid contract dispute with CMP
City Hall and the utility are at odds over who has to repair underground power conduits.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Utilities watchdog calls for regulators to pause CMP rate case
The Public Advocate’s Office is asking the Maine PUC to stay CMP’s rate case until questions about billing and management accountability are settled.
Posted inBusiness
Customer outrage dominates final CMP rate hike hearing
Ratepayers urge public utilities commissioners to delay a rate hike until the utility lives up to its pledge to deal with customers’ overbilling complaints.
Posted inMaine, News
Public hearing in Farmington brings more angry CMP customers
From borrowing money to pay a $1,100-plus electric bill to complaints about service to harassment to sell property for a 145-mile transmission line, customers vent their feelings to the Public Utilities Commission.
Posted inMaine, News
Second public hearing on CMP rate increase tonight in Farmington
Western Maine residents look forward to taking on Central Maine Power at Thursday evening’s public hearing.
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Regulators hear CMP customers’ complaints about soaring bills and ‘horrific’ service
The Public Utilities Commission holds a hearing in Portland as part of its investigation into the company’s billing and customer service practices, along with a rate hike it has requested.