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State regulators gave initial approval Wednesday to new transmission line that would connect a massive renewable energy project in Aroostook County to New England's power grid.
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The new rate schemes are optional. Maine households and businesses can opt in if they want to participate, and they will not result in any additional costs for other ratepayers, state officials said.
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Eligible customers would contact their utility to request the lower rates. The rates will apply to residential, commercial, and large business customers. Some of the rates could take effect as soon as October.
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The company is asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission to approve a request that could triple its rates over 7 years.
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As energy prices increase for many Mainers, customers of Summit Natural Gas could see their rates double.
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The average Central Maine Power customer could see their electricity bills increase by as much as $10 a month over the next three years, if a new grid upgrade plan from the utility gets approval from state regulators.
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The Bingham Water District received a check from Moscow late last week, according to the association handles billing operations for Bingham.
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A dispute between the towns of Moscow and Bingham over an unpaid water bill has the attention of Maine's Office of the Public Advocate.
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In this week's Pulse: Maine's federal lawmakers condemn Russian invasion, Mills’ utility accountability bill faces stiff opposition, King calls attention to the Arctic, legislators delve into budget surplus, and the future of hybrid meetings in state government.
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Patrick Scully, 64, retired as CEO of Portland law firm Bernstein & Shur in 2019. He specialized in municipal and utility law and, Mills says, developed particular expertise in renewable energy issues.