MPUC Opens Inquiry on Utility Disconnections in Rental Units
June 29, 2010
Augusta, Maine—Today the Maine Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to initiate an inquiry—at the Legislature’s direction--to obtain information about reasonable procedures to allow owners of rental units to receive notice of disconnection of electric, gas or water service to a tenant. As directed, the Commission will consult with representatives of electric and gas transmission and distribution (T&D) utilities and water utilities, representatives of owners of rental units, and of tenants, and other interested persons.
The Notice of Inquiry spells out the Commission’s current statutory and rule-based requirements for notice of utility disconnection. It also lays out the many questions to be answered in the course of the Inquiry. The Legislature directed the Commission to report back to the Legislature on these issues by January 15, 2011.
To view the full Notice of Inquiry and see the list of questions on which input is sought, go to the Commission’s Virtual Case File on the website and search under the CaseID using Docket Number 2010207. Comments responding to the questions in the Inquiry should be submitted by July, 27, 2010. Interested persons may file responsive comments by August 3, 2010.
To file comments with the Commission, go to the Commission web site www.maine.gov/mpuc and follow the electronic filing (e-filing) instructions. Persons without electronic access may mail comments to: Administrative Director, Maine Public Utilities Commission, 18 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. All comments will appear on the Virtual Case File section of the Commission’s web site and documents filed should refer clearly to Docket No. 2010-207.
Contact: Karen Geraghty
207-287-3831 karen.geraghty@maine.gov
