Press Release Archives

December 18, 2007

PUC Commissioners to Hold Hearing for Proposed Verizon-FairPoint Merger

December 13, 2007

Kurt Adams Statement for December 12, 2007 Verizon-FairPoint Deliberations

December 10, 2007

Governor Meets and Approves of Maine’s Future Energy Users

December 7, 2007

PUC Issues RFP for Standard Offer Service for Medium and Large Classes for CMP and BHE

December 5, 2007

PUC Study Finds Viable Options to ISO-NE for Maine

November 27, 2007

PUC Release Examiner's Report for Verizon-FairPoint Merger Proposal

November 9, 2007

PUC REMINDS ELECTRICITY CUSTOMERS OF WINTER DISCONNECTION RULES

June 14, 2007

Efficiency Maine and Maine DEP Launch First in the Nation Statewide CFL Recycling Program

June 7, 2007

PUC Issues RFP for Standard Offer Service for Medium and Large Classes for CMP and BHE

May 30, 2007

Voluntary Renewable Resources Funding Available

PUC announces grants of $50,000 for community projects using renewable energy technology

May 22, 2007

Consumer Assistance Division Orders $3.2 Million Returned to Customers in 2006

The PUC’s CAD releases its 2006 annual report highlighting refunds issued by utilities and customer service reviews

March 1, 2007

1 Millionth CFL Sold in Maine

PUC’s Efficiency Maine hits one million mark for purchased Compact Fluorescent Lights

February 22, 2007

East End Community School Receives $100,000 from PUC for Energy Efficiency

School district to save $31,887 a year in electricity costs

February 1, 2007

Efficiency Maine Saves Maine $86.6 Million in Electricity Costs

Report finds PUC program reduced electricity use by more than 74 million kilowatts in 2006

January 31, 2007

New Standard Offer Prices to begin in March for CMP and BHE Medium and Large Commercial and Industrial Customers

Prices to Decrease for Most Customers

January 22, 2007

NECPUC Passes Maine Resolution

advocates for resolution to study the benefits of offering incentives to states resource rich in transmission siting

January 18, 2007

PUC Study Finds Options to ISO-NE for Maine

The results of preliminary report conclude that inequities exist in current arrangement with ISO-New England

January 17, 2007

PUC and Office of Energy Independence Select Winners for Energy Saving Contest

Governor Baldacci presents 4th -6th grade students with awards

January 11, 2007

New Electric Standard Offer Rates to begin in March for CMP and BHE Residential Customers

January 9, 2007

Auburn Elementary School Receives $100,000 from PUC for Energy Efficiency

School district to save $14,539 a year in energy costs

December 20, 2006

CONY High School Receives $100,000 from PUC for Energy Efficiency

School district to save $28,292 a year in energy costs

December 15, 2006

PUC Accepts Standard Offer Bid for Northern Maine

December 12, 2006

PUC Issues RFP for Standard Offer Service for Commercial and Industrial Customers

December 11, 2006

$500,000 Available for Solar Hot Water Equipment

Mainers encouraged to apply for funding from the PUC's Maine Solar Energy Rebate Program

November 16, 2006

PUC Rejects all Standard Offer Bids for Northern Maine

November 3, 2006

CMP to Pay Back $2.75 Million to Customers

PUC orders CMP to return overcharges for line extensions

October 31, 2006

Northern Utilities Customers Winter Bills to Drop by 12.9%

Maine PUC approves lower rate for natural gas this winter

October 25, 2006

PUC Issues Request for Proposals for Standard Offer Service and Energy Efficiency

October 16, 2006

PUC and Office of Energy Indepence Kick-off Energy Saving Contest for 4th-6th Graders

October 12, 2006

Locations for Public Interest Pay Phones Selected

From Kittery to Jay, Maine PUC approves forty-two applications for free local phone service

October 4, 2006

Change a Light, Change the World

PUC and Office of Energy Independence ask Mainers to change at least one light bulb to help combat global warming

September 28, 2006

Maine’s Community Colleges Offers Corporate Energy Management Program

In partnership with the PUC’s State Energy Program, community colleges include innovative energy savings class in curriculum

September 26, 2006

Three Maine Businesses Receive more than $75,000 for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

USDA awards grants to Maine's agricultural and business community in Farmington, Hallowell and Hope

September 20, 2006

PUC Seeks Proposals for Energy Efficiency for Standard Offer Customers

First in the nation competitive solicitation combining electricity and conservation for residential standard offer customers

September 19, 2006

Scarborough High School Receives $100,000 from PUC for Energy Efficiency

School District to save $52,902 a year in energy costs

September 18, 2006

PUC Opens Investigation into Pine Springs Roads & Water

September 13, 2006

PUC Issues RFP for Standard Offer Service for Northern Maine

July 25, 2006

New Electric Standard Offer Rates to begin in September for Commercial and Industrial Customers

July 17, 2006

PUC Responds to Energy Consumption Concerns

Maine PUC releases guide on how to save energy and money this summer

July 7, 2006

Public Interest Payphones Now Available

Maine PUC Releases Grant Applications for PIPs for Interested Communities

June 22, 2006

PUC to Explore Alternatives to New England Regional Electricity Organizations

June 16, 2006

FERC Increases Maine Electric Rates by $300 Million

Maine Consumers Will See Rate Hike Over Four Years

June 5, 2006

Maine PUC Issues RFPs for Standard Offer Service

May 26, 2006

MPUC: Low Interest Loan Program for Flood Victims

May 22, 2006

Maine PUC Sets Public Witness Hearing on CMP Rate Plan

Wednesday, 5/24/06, Portland High School

May 12, 2006

Efficiency Maine Program Manager Receives Philip C. Hastings Award

May 4, 2006

Maine PUC to Assist Low Income Families with Electric Bills

May 4, 2006

Maine PUC Commissioner Leaving Commission

Commissioner Diamond to Depart June 30, 2006

February 16, 2006

MPUC: New Energy Code Workshops

February 13, 2006

“Save-A-Watt” 10% Challenge Reaches Halfway Point

February 1, 2006

MPUC: Solar Energy Rebate Program

January 31, 2006

The Maine PUC Declines to Accept Settlement on Federal Rate Plan

January 25, 2006

Electric Standard Offer Prices to Increase in March for Commercial and Industrial Customers

January 24, 2006

PUC Orders Prison Phone Provider to Refund Overcharges

January 18, 2006

"Save-A-Watt" Challenge Winners Named

January 13, 2006

"Save-A-Watt" Challenge Winners

December 21, 2005

Electric Standard Offer Prices for Residential and Small Commercial Customers to Increase in March

December 12, 2005

Winter Electric Reliability

December 6, 2005

Verizon and MCI to Refund Approximately $12,000 to Maine Consumers

November 9, 2005

Maine PUC Adjusts Northern Utilities Gas Price Increase

October 14, 2005

Maine PUC Investigates Patriot Energy Group

October 4, 2005

Maine PUC Issues RFPs For Residential Customer Standard Offer Service - For Standard Offer Supply Beginning March 1, 2006

September 2, 2005

Proposed Change in Cost of Gas Rate for Northern Utilities, Inc. For Effect on September 15, 2005

August 19, 2005

Maine PUC To Review Efficiency Maine Programs

July 26, 2005

Maine PUC Fines Spectrotel, Inc. $15,000 for "Slamming"

July 20, 2005

Electric Standard Offer Prices Increase for Commercial and Industrial Customers

PUC to Commence Investigation of Energy Efficiency Alternatives to Mitigate Fossil Fuel and Potential Capacity Cost (LICAP) Increases

July 6, 2005

Maine PUC - Solar Energy Rebate Program

June 8, 2005

The Maine PUC Joins with Other New England Commissions and Urges FERC to Reject or Modify ISO-New England Plan that Could Cost Electricity Customers $13 Billion

ISO-New England Plan Does Not Ensure Adequate Future Generating Capacity

June 3, 2005

Maine PUC Issues RFPs for Standard Offer Service

April 8, 2005

PUC Launches Energy Market 2005 Seminar Series

Extends Registration Deadlines

April 7, 2005

Governor Nominates Kurt Adams to Public Utilities Commission

March 29, 2005

Maine Public Utilities Commission Receives Award from US EPA

March 25, 2005

Maine Public Utilities Commission to Receive Award from US EPA

March 22, 2005

Maine PUC Chairman Leaves Commission

Chairman Welch to Depart April 1, 2005

March 8, 2005

Maine PUC Reschedules Augusta Public Hearing - Again

Rulemaking Regarding E-9-1-1 PSAP Reductions

February 28, 2005

Maine PUC Reschedules Augusta Public Hearing

Rulemaking Regarding E-9-1-1 PSAP Reductions

January 26, 2005

Electric Standard Offer Prices Increase Slightly for Commercial and Industrial Customers

Reflects Recent Energy Market Price Conditions

December 14, 2004

Electric Standard Offer Price Increase for Residential and Small Commercial Customers

Reflects Recent Energy Market Fluctuations

December 8, 2004

Maine PUC Assists FCC in "Slamming" Investigation

Telephone Company Agrees to Pay $500,000

December 1, 2004

Maine PUC Issues RFPs for Standard Offer Service

November 4, 2004

Maine PUC Obtains Refunds for Consumers

Assists Customers Who Were "Slammed"

October 1, 2004

Maine PUC Issues RFPs for Residential Customers Standard Offer Service

For Standard Offer Supply Beginning March 1, 2005

September 20, 2004

PUC Drafts Home and Office Building "Energy" Regulations

Seeks Public Comment and Schedules Public Hearing

September 20, 2004

Maine Consumers May be Eligible for a Refund

More Than $30,000 Being Returned to Maine Customers

August 31, 2004

PUC Fines Business Options, Inc. $750,000

Revokes Telephone Company's License to Operate

August 12, 2004

PUC Awarded $475,000 Energy Grant

Projects to Promote Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy

July 21, 2004

Electric Standard Offer Prices Increase for Commercial and Industrial Customers

Reflects Recent Energy Market Price Conditions

July 2, 2004

Maine PUC: Summer Power Alert Procedures

June 16, 2004

PUC Cautions Consumers to "Watch Out for Slammers"

Issues Consumer Bulletin on Telephone Slamming

June 2, 2004

Maine PUC Issues RFPs for Standard Offer Service

May 24, 2004

207 Area Code for Maine - Still!

PUC Successful with Phone Number Conservation Measures

May 18, 2004

98% of Maine Households Have Telephone Service

Maine Has Highest Rate in the Country, Again

May 4, 2004

Programming Error Causes Maine Customers to Lose Long Distance Service

March 29, 2004

PUC Orders Service Quality Plan for Northern Utilities, Inc.

March 5, 2004

PUC Orders Northern Utilities, Inc. to Refund $230,000

Over 1,400 Customers Incorrectly Billed for Natural Gas Service

February 10, 2004

Maine PUC and Community Colleges Launch New Energy Efficiency Workshops

February 4, 2004

Maine PUC Investigates "Business Options" for Slamming

Nearly 200 Complaints

January 29, 2004

Maine PUC Orders Refunds for Madison Electric Works

Utility to Refund Over $10,000

January 21, 2004

Electric Standard Offer Prices Increase for Commercial and Industrial Customers

Reflects Recent Energy Market Price Conditions