Maine’s public advocate decries CMP disconnect notices as ‘scare tactic’

Central Maine Power says it is allowed to send the notices to customers with past-due bills, even though it can't shut off their power in the winter without permission from the Public Utilities Commission.

Electricity will get cheaper for most Mainers, but CMP rate hike could cut into savings

Default rates for home and small-business customers will fall 19 percent, from 9 cents per kilowatt hour to 7.3 cents.

Public advocate calls for $1 million fine and 1-year license suspension for Electricity Maine

The state's utilities watchdog accuses the energy provider of fraudulent or deceptive marketing, including agents posing as Central Maine Power auditors.

Activists hold ‘Goodbye CMP’ party in Lewiston

Group supports bill to buy out Central Maine Power to create a public electrical utility in its place.

New York City eyes Quebec hydropower in bid to go green

Mayor Bill DeBlasio calls for new transmission line down the Hudson Valley that would be nearly as large as one sought by Central Maine Power.

Lewiston the big winner in controversial power line project

The city would gain more than $8 million in additional tax revenue annually if New England Clean Energy Connect gets a green light.

Solar bill’s passage prompts optimism in the industry

Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill Tuesday that restores electricity credits for those who install home solar power systems.

A good thing, overall

Maine may face brownouts, higher electric prices

Thousands lose power in Lewiston