Maine Public Utilities Commission

Electric supply contracts selected by the Public Utilities Commission will increase residential customer bills by more than $130 a year.

The Maine Public Utilities Commission wants developers to submit proposals to produce hydrogen with low greenhouse gas pollution.

Dozens of ratepayers turned out in Freeport Tuesday to speak out against a proposed electricity rate hike sought by Central Maine Power. CMP says the increase is needed the fund critical upgrades to the grid.

The Public Utilities Commission says the solar and hydropower projects will supply more than 250 megawatts of power for the state.

Electric and gas utility providers can disconnect services for customers behind on their payments without approval from the Maine Public Utilities Commission after the winter disconnection protection period ended Tuesday.

The Office of the Public Advocate is calling for ratepayers who enrolled in incentivized savings programs to double check they're receiving the intended lower rates.

If confirmed by the Maine Senate, Heather Sanborn would take over from Bill Harwood in a job whose primary responsibility is representing the interests of utility ratepayers and consumers in regulatory and policy proceedings.

Members of the Maine Public Utilities Commission expressed concerns over customer privacy and said that it should be up to law enforcement to identify suspected illegal activities.

The Maine Public Utilities Commission announced the set of priorities this week after a long development process that involved state regulators and advocates, environmental groups and the electric companies themselves.

Last week, the Maine Public Utilities Commission issued an order asking developers to share their interest and provide information on potential new bids related to the Northern Maine project.