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  • Published on Apr 21, 2026

    Central Maine Power's proposed rate hike: What it means for your electric bill

    April 21, 2026, 5:01 a.m. ET Central Maine Power has proposed a new rate increase to the Public Utilities Commission. The proposal coincides with a decrease from prior storm-related costs, complicating the overall impact on customer bills. If approved, the …

    Source: Seacoastonline - New Hampshire - Neutral
  • Published on 17:31 GMT

    As Gov. Mills weighs data center ban, projects mixed on what the impact would be

    Governor Janet Mills is considering whether to sign the first statewide data center moratorium in the country, weighing competing concerns about how it might impact the state’s economy and resources. The bill, LD 307, prompted substantial debate in the …

    Source: Maine Morning Star - Left-wing
  • Published on Apr 17, 2026

    Central Maine Power’s rate change request met with criticism from public advocate

    <p>Central Maine Power is again requesting a rate change after its previous request was turned down by regulators.</p> <p>CMP is asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission to instate a $189 million increase in distribution rates, …

    Source: Newsradio WGAN - Maine - Pending
  • Published on Apr 18, 2026

    CMP wants to hike rates, Mainers are being asked to weigh in 

    Maine has some of the highest electricity prices in the country, but Central Maine Power is still seeking another major rate increase that could add at least $216 per year to the average household’s bill, according to a filing submitted Friday to the Maine …

    Source: Maine Beacon - Pending
  • Published on Apr 18, 2026

    CMP proposes rate decrease, opponents say it should be larger

    Central Maine Power filed Friday for a rate decrease. The utility says it will lower an average customer's bill by $4 a month beginning in July. But Public Advocate Heather Sanborn says that decrease should be $11 a month. That's how much less CMP …

    Source: Maine Public Broadcasting Network - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Apr 18, 2026

    CMP seeks rate changes

    HALLOWELL, Maine – Central Maine Power is seeking a rate change after a previous multi-year rate change request was denied by the Maine Public Utilities Commission last fall. CMP is asking regulators to approve a $189 million increase in distribution rates …

    Source: Bangor Daily News - Maine - Center-left
  • Published on Mar 28, 2026

    Central Maine Power Warning About Aggressive Scammers

    Central Maine Power is sounding the alarm as scams across Maine grow more elaborate.  Because of this, they are urging customers to stay sharp and skeptical. According to WCSH 6, the utility issued a warning Thursday, saying scammers are reaching people …

    Source: B98.5 - Maine - Pending
  • Published on Apr 18, 2026

    New CMP rate plan faces pushback from Maine’s Public Advocate

    AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - Central Maine Power’s latest rate proposal could reduce customers’ electric bills this summer, but consumer advocates say the plan still points to higher costs ahead. CMP said Friday that if regulators approve its filings, the …

    Source: WABI - Maine - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 17, 2026

    New CMP rate plan faces pushback from Maine's Public Advocate

    Central Maine Power's latest rate proposal could reduce customers' electric bills this summer, but consumer advocates say the plan still points to higher costs ahead.CMP said Friday that if regulators approve its filings, the average residential …

    Source: WMTW 8 - Maine - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 27, 2026

    Central Maine Power warns of aggressive scams

    Scams are more sophisticated and "involve aggressive tactics and requests for personal or financial information, falsely presented as urgent matters," said CMP. AUGUSTA, Maine — Central Maine Power (CMP) is warning residents that scams in Maine …

    Source: News Center Maine - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 17, 2026

    CMP’s latest proposed rate increase tempered by mild storm season

    Central Maine Power, Maine’s largest utility, has submitted its latest rate increase proposal to the Public Utilities Commission.  CMP is seeking to increase its revenue by $189 million, with $69.3 million coming from a temporary rate increase starting in …

    Source: Maine Morning Star - Left-wing
  • Published on Apr 19, 2026

    Obituary: Kenneth “Ken” Caron

    Kenneth “Ken” Caron PORTLAND – Kenneth “Ken” Wilfred Caron, second to none, was a lifelong son of Maine, proud U.S. Navy veteran, and a man known for his unwavering commitment to family, the electric utility industry, and his community. Ken passed away …

    Source: Central Maine - Pending
  • Published on Apr 15, 2026

    CMP expands union trade internship program for Maine students

    CMP expands union trade internship program for Maine students Central Maine Power is expanding its Union Trade Internship Program in 2026, increasing opportunities for Maine high school students to gain hands-on experience in the electric utility industry …

    Source: WMTW 8 - Maine - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 17, 2026

    Maine Set to Ban Data Centers?

    This story by Julia Tilton appeared on The Daily Yonder on April 15, 2026. The Maine Senate took a final vote on April 14, 2026, to enact first-of-its-kind legislation banning large data centers in the state until November 2027. The bill, LD 307, puts a …

    Source: Pagosa Daily Post - Colorado - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 17, 2026

    Farmington board OKs solar project with conditions

    Farmington Planning Board members and residents discussed the proposed Hillstrom solar project during an April 13 meeting. A separate 490-acre solar farm in Farmington is seen in 2021 when it was nearly completed near 560 Farmington Falls Road. (Russ …

    Source: Central Maine - Pending
  • Published on Apr 17, 2026

    Maine Moves to Pause Data Centers Before Demand Arrives

    Maine lawmakers have approved what would be the nation's first statewide moratorium on large data centers, moving to pause new development even as regional grid officials say New England has yet to see the surge of projects emerging elsewhere.The …

    Source: Engineering News Record - Pending
  • Published on Apr 16, 2026

    Farmington Planning Board unanimously approves solar power project on Farmington Falls Road

    Monitor Local is a reporting initiative to meet the local information needs of people in towns across western and downeast Maine with public service reporting on town council meetings, school budget debates, zoning conversations, tax deliberations and more …

    Source: The Maine Monitor - Pending
  • Published on Apr 15, 2026

    Maine Is Set to Ban Data Centers, Becoming the First State in the Nation to Do So

    The Maine Senate took a final vote on April 14, 2026, to enact first-of-its-kind legislation banning large data centers in the state until November 2027. The bill, LD 307, puts a moratorium on data centers with power needs of 20 megawatts or more, stymying …

    Source: Daily Yonder - Kentucky - Left-wing
  • Published on Apr 15, 2026

    5 takeaways on Augusta’s $97M budget proposal

    Augusta leaders are within weeks of voting on a nearly $100 million budget for the next fiscal year. That spending plan, as currently presented, could increase property taxes by about 20%. That number is complicated — and perhaps exacerbated — by an …

    Source: Central Maine - Pending

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