Welcome to the Maine Public Utilities Commission website
Our core function is to ensure that Maine citizens have access to safe and reliable utility services at rates that are just and reasonable for customers and public utilities, while also helping achieve reductions in state greenhouse gas emissions. We strive to keep you informed of important proceedings, decisions and events that will impact your electric, gas, telephone and water service and rates.
Calendar
| Date | Meeting Details | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2024 | Deliberations Audio/Video | 10:00 AM |
| 4/30/2024 | Deliberations Audio/Video | 10:00 AM |
| 5/7/2024 | Deliberations Audio/Video | 10:00 AM |
| 5/14/2024 | Deliberations Audio/Video | 10:00 AM |
| Date | Event | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-00327 | CCI Reorganization Tech Conference | |
| 2022-00299 | Intervenor Funding Rule Public Hearing | |
| 2021-00380 | Trust Request Tech Conf | |
| 2024-00077 | Versant RDM Initial Case/Tech Conference | |
| 2024-00076 | MEVS Pulk Preliminary Case Conference | |
| 2024-00072 | PNGTS Initial Case Conference | |
| 2023-00038 | CMP Technical Conference | |
| 2024-00015 | CMP Stranded Cost Technical Conference | |
| 2022-00244 | CMP Section 1/Segment 1 Case Conference | |
| Remote Participation | Virtual Conversation with the Commissioners |
Important Announcements
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL CONVERSATION WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
This is an opportunity for members of the public to talk with the three Commissioners, Chair Phil Bartlett II, Patrick Scully, and Carrie Gilbert about utility matters of importance to them.
Click the link here to join the meeting from your computer: MICROSOFT TEAMS
Meeting ID: 224 028 533 919
Passcode: pHEN8k
Call in: 207-209-4724 Access Code: 805391577#
Instructions on using the Microsoft Teams platform if you do not have an account can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/56xxj28b
A LETTER FROM THE COMMISSIONERS ON ELECTRIC UTILITY PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ELECTRIC SUPPLY
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Standard Offer Electric Supply
What You Should Know About Competitive Electricity Suppliers (CEPs)
UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
- Resources to help with utility bills and conservation: www.MaineElectricHelp.com
- The Maine Water Assistance Program provides direct payments to water and wastewater utilities for qualified applicants.
FILING PUBLIC COMMENTS
You may file written comments in a Commission case via the Commission’s Case Management System. Written comments will be considered in any final Commission decision and become part of the official case file. Comments containing offensive language, threats, or profanity, will be deleted and will not be considered as part of the case. Confidential information should not be included in comments, as comments can be viewed by the general public, including the news media.
POLICY FOR IMPLEMENTING THE TRIBAL-STATE COLLABORATION ACT
News
- COMMISSION APPROVES $22.5 MILLION IN LOW-INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIAP) FUNDING FOR 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR (4/2/2024)
- MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REMINDS MAINERS TO CALL 8-1-1 BEFORE OUTDOOR DIGGING PROJECTS AS GOVERNOR MILLS PROCLAIMS APRIL SAFE DIGGING MONTH (4/1/2024)
- PUBLIC WITNESS HEARING IN VERSANT RATE CASE CHANGED TO REMOTE ONLY (3/21/2024)
- COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC WITNESS HEARINGS IN VERSANT POWER DISTRIBUTION RATE CASE (3/11/2024)
- MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HOST COMMUNITY FORUM IN SOUTH PORTLAND (2/27/2024)