Versant Power
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PublishedApril 27, 2022
Mainers likely to endure high electric rates into 2023
The reactions of global energy markets to Russia's war in Ukraine are expected to keep electric rates up in Maine next year.
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PublishedApril 7, 2022
Consumer advocates push for strict standards in proposed Maine utility rating system
The Maine Public Utilities Commission is weighing a system of regular report cards and possible penalties for power utilities in the state.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2022
Maine regulators propose tougher performance standards for power utilities
The Maine Public Utilities Commission is considering a plan to add new standards through rulemaking that would be similar to those proposed in a pending bill being debated in the Legislature.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2022
Legislative committee splits 3 ways on utility accountability bill
Lawmakers will be under pressure to find some compromise on making power companies more accountable in Maine.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2022
Gov. Mills’ plan to rein in power companies faces two-pronged opposition
Many opponents either said the bill is a cynical ploy to maintain the status quo, or government overreach to address problems that don't exist.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2022
Regulators approve $90 electric bill credit for low-income Mainers
The one-time credit is expected to be applied automatically to about 90,000 customers' accounts by March 30.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2022
Gov. Mills proposes electric bill credit for 90,000 low-income Mainers
The one-time, $90-per-customer credit, to be issued by the end of March, would help offset higher electricity rates.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2022
Gov. Mills preparing utility accountability bill, with threat of consumer-owned option
The proposal could emerge as a competing alternative to the push for a statewide consumer-owned utility in Maine to replace CMP and Versant.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2022
Commentary: Government control of Maine’s energy grid is not the answer
Advancing Maine’s clean-energy goals is best achieved through positive dialogue among stakeholders, not through a radical takeover effort.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2022
Advocates of consumer-owned power utility running out of time for 2022 ballot
Organizers won't say yet, but there are signs that signature-gatherers won't meet Friday's deadline for the November ballot.
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