electricity

Published
January 24, 2023

Maine Voices: We need more grid capacity – and we need it now

Grid-enhancing technologies are already in place and proven in regional transmission systems across the U.S. and Europe. Maine must be next.
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 14, 2022

CMP, Versant both score last in satisfaction survey of utility customers

The national study gave poor marks to Maine's two investor-owned electricity companies, and both responded with explanations why.
Published
December 6, 2022

North Carolina attack described as ‘wakeup call’ to protect power substations

The governor calls for a thorough assessment of the state's critical infrastructure, and thousands remain without power after a person or persons shot up 2 substations.
Published
November 29, 2022

Maine’s high court upholds CMP lease of public land key to $1 billion power line

The Supreme Judicial Court finds that Central Maine Power has a valid lease of public land that would be crossed by the New England Clean Energy Connect project.
Published
November 16, 2022

Most CMP customers to see rise of nearly 50% in electricity supply rates

Utility regulators blame high natural gas prices on the continued surge in cost. The new rate will take effect in January.
Published
November 15, 2022

Rate hike will bump up average Versant Power electric bill by $24 a month

The standard-offer rate, the price customers pay for the supply of power, is rising 41% next year in northern and eastern Maine. A similar increase may be in store for Central Maine Power customers.
Published
October 30, 2022

How to save money when trying to stay warm

Here are 10 DIY tips to help keep your home warm this winter. Some don't cost a cent, and others are inexpensive.
Published
October 19, 2022

Judge weighs whether work can resume on building CMP corridor

Lawyers for the 145-mile electricity transmission project said work needs to get going soon or it won't be economically viable.
Published
October 18, 2022

Maine small businesses will get help with spiking electricity bills

A state program will provide credits of more than $2,000 to hundreds of businesses to provide relief from high electric rates.