Supporters of replacing Maine’s investor-owned electric companies with an elected power authority filed a request with the Secretary of State’s Office on Sept. 18.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Opponents of CMP corridor launch second referendum effort
Foes of the project, which would carry hydroelectric power from Quebec to Lewiston, are targeting the Legislature this time instead of regulators.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine utilities get go-ahead to resume some disconnections in Nov.
Gas and electric utilities still will be subject to winter disconnection rules that essentially prohibit shutoffs until April 15.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Judge hears arguments to dismiss class-action lawsuit against CMP
The plaintiffs argue that Central Maine Power owes customers as much as $200 million in damages for overcharging them after the launch of a new billing and metering system.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Opponents haven’t given up on stopping CMP corridor
Mainers will be checking whether legislative hopefuls represent their interests or those of foreign utilities.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Natural Resources Council CEO: State agencies failed Maine on CMP corridor
The PUC’s and DEP’s approval did not address the irreversible harm the project would cause or prove its climate benefits.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Solar energy farm subscribers in Maine can get a break on electric bills
A Boston-based solar energy developer that’s planning to build 3 solar farms in Maine has begun a marketing campaign offering CMP customers a 15% credit.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Thousands lose power across central Maine after tropical storm blows through
Crews across central Maine were working to restore power Wednesday after high wind from Tropical Storm Isaias knocked down trees across the region when it blew through Tuesday night.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Don’t fall for CMP, Hydro-Quebec climate change claims
The western Maine power corridor that will be the focus of a public vote in November does nothing to reduce overall carbon emissions.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Bill to force CMP takeover replaced with measure to explore options
A last-minute amendment turned a bill that could have created a consumer-owned electric utility in Maine into a proposal to study the matter and recommend legislation in 2021.