A piece published Sunday takes aim at Central Maine Power amid a continuing investigation, with the PUC vowing, ‘We will take action.’
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Berry: Time to speak up on CMP’s billing errors, service shortcomings and proposed rate hikes
The PUC is taking the unusual step of holding public witness hearings; the first one will take place Tuesday in Portland.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
CMP turns over to Maine regulators 3 additional months of billing
The state’s public advocate asked for the documents in connection with an investigation into excessively high electric bills.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
LePage’s final year included 39 days in Florida and a $33,000 trip to Montenegro
Newly obtained documents reveal details of trips the former governor tried to conceal.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
CMP’s president and owner are named as defendants in lawsuit claiming fraud
Law firms accuse Douglas Herling and Iberdrola of fraud and racketeering, opening the door to higher damages for ratepayers who were overcharged or victims of abusive collection practices.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine utility regulators agree to more tests of CMP’s billing system
Public Advocate Barry Hobbins, who represents ratepayers’ interests in PUC proceedings, wants to look into complaints made by Central Maine Power customers since last spring.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Former Gov. Baldacci, a board member, hides from questions about CMP
Democrat John Baldacci, now a corporate leader for Central Maine Power’s parent corporation, has little to say about the company’s mistreatment of its customers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Public advocate wants new test of CMP’s troubled billing system
The test would attempt to detect patterns among customers who received high bills.
Posted inBusiness
Gov. Mills says CMP’s failure to address its billing problems is ‘unacceptable’
State leaders respond to a Press Herald/Sunday Telegram investigation detailing how the utility misled the public about its troubled new billing system that left thousands of customers angry and frustrated.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Customers with disputed CMP bills wonder: Should I pay?
You must pay a portion of any disputed bills, but you also have the right to negotiate a payment plan and file a complaint.