Regulated Utilities

• Electricity
• Telecommunications
• Gas
• Water
• Ferries

Doing Business
with the MPUC

• About MPUC
• Consumer Services & Information
  • File a Consumer Complaint
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Online Filing, Docketed Cases, Forms & RFPs
• Legislative: Rules, Laws & Activities
• News, Calendar & Live Audio

Frequently Asked Questions

• Intervening in a Case
• Initiating a Case
• Following the Progress of a Case
• How Do Public Witness Hearings Work?
• How can I participate in a Public Witness Hearing?
• Commission Hearings and Deliberations
• Where is natural gas service offered in Maine?
• Does the MPUC regulate propane?
• How are my rates for Natural Gas determined?
• What is the CGA?
• What is In-state Toll Service?
• Calling State-to-State and Internationally
• What is Basic Local Service?
• What are Optional Services?
• What can I do to prevent unauthorized service charges?
• What can I do to prevent unwanted telemarketing calls?
• How do I shop for Telephone Services?
• Information on CMP's Proposed Transmission Project
• How can I compare the price for natural gas with the price for oil or electricity?
• What is "Standard Offer Service"?
• What is the “Winter Disconnect” period?
• What Low Income Assistance Programs are available?
• Common questions about shopping for Local Telephone Service
• How is Natural Gas Service for Residential Customers regulated?
• How does public participation take place?
• How do I choose an Electricity supplier?