Federal regulators found that New England transmission utilities collected more profit than they were authorized to, a determination that could give back millions collectively for Maine ratepayers. The refund, however, is not settled because several companies have moved to contest…
Augusta, Maine, U.S.A.-based industry-led initiative Seafood Economic Accelerator for Maine (SeaMaine) recently awarded a total of USD 1 million (EUR 891,050) in grant funding to five community... SeaMaine awards USD 1 million in grant funding to five Maine towns for infrastructure repair You've…
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it has granted a waiver to Intel from its ban on some foreign-made advanced robotics. A new campaign will help women feel confident to give evidence in…
Electric utility companies' profits are under close scrutiny from ratepayers, advocacy groups and regulators these days, including in Maine. But utilities are fighting to maintain their higher returns, citing a need to attract investment to maintain reliable infrastructure, especially as…
Central Maine Power had sought nearly $70 million in temporary rate increases, but Maine regulators blocked the request. All three commissioners agreed and criticized the utility. In discussing the request, regulators suggested the company's rising costs were not just the unavoidable…
Rising natural gas prices and increasing costs to repair and upgrade electric infrastructure are driving Maine’s eye-popping power bills, according to a new analysis from Maine’s Office of Public Advocate. Public Advocate Heather Sanborn said in an interview that the…
Rising natural gas prices and increasing costs to repair and upgrade electric infrastructure are driving Maine's eye-popping power bills, according to a new analysis from Maine's Office of Public Advocate. Renewable energy projects, and particularly subsidies for Maine's now-retired community…
The Maine Public Utilities Commission has denied a request to impose rare temporary electric rates on Central Maine Power customers amid a contentious debate over the company’s proposal to raise prices long-term. The commission’s chair, Phil Bartlett, said in a…
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