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Cases of Notice

• #2022-00180 Commission Initiated Inquiry into Intervenor Funding Rule Chapter 840.  This docket was recently opened due to a new law passed in the Legislature and will be updated as the case progresses.  Under current law, intervenor funding is available to qualifying organizations.  Please contact Harry Lanphear at 207-287-1353 with questions. 

• #2022-00152 Request for Approval of CMP Rate Case Filing

• #2022-00100 Request for Approval of Long Term Contract Pertaining to New England Aqua Ventus

• #2022-00073 Commission Initiated Summary Investigation into the Acts & Practices Pertaining to the Anson & Madison Water District

• #2022-00052 Commission Initiated Rulemaking Amendments to Electric T&D Utility Service Standards Chapter 320

• #2022-00038 Commission Initiated Investigation of CMP Management Issues, Related Ratemaking and Performance Incentives

• #2021-00318 Request to Remove Management Efficiency Adjustment Pertaining to CMP 

• #2021-00223 Inquiry into the Procurement of T&D and Energy Products Pursuant to An Act to Require Prompt and Effective Use of Renewable Energy Resources of Northern Maine 

• #2021-00039 Grid Modernization Case

• #2021-00035  Investigation into interconnection practices by CMP

• #2020-00344 Utility Performance Case

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Important Announcements

​​​​​Covid-19 Guidelines for the Public or Intervenors Attending Commission Sessions in Person

The Commission follows Maine state government rules regarding Covid-19.  If you are not vaccinated, you must wear a mask while in the Commission building.  If you are vaccinated, a mask is not required, although encouraged in confined spaces.  Please allow plenty of space between others in the room.

Masks have been placed in all conference rooms to ensure that they are always available.  Please contact Amy Dumeny at 207-287-3831 should you have any questions regarding the Commission's Covid-19 guidelines.  

Worried about energy bills?

• Mainers who are at risk of losing their home due to the pandemic may now apply for assistance through the Homeowner Assistance Fund through the Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection.  Applicants may apply for up to $25,000 in mortgage benefits, including up to $15,000 in property tax relief and up to $10,000 in utility relief.  You may start the application process at www.maine.gov/homeassist/
• Need help with your utility bills?  Not sure where to start?  You can access a comprehensive list of resources at www.MaineElectricHelp.com
• Having difficulty paying rent or utilities? You may benefit from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.  Applicants must meet certain income guidelines and must have experienced reduced income or other financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Applications are available online at mainehousing.org/covidrent or by calling MaineHousing at 1-800-452-4668. 

Renewable Energy

• Maine Green Power allows Maine electric customers to choose clean, local renewable energy for their home or business. The program allows Mainers to match their electric use with green power produced in Maine.
• Community Solar or Shared Net Energy Billing programs allow customers to share or "subscribe" to a portion of a small renewable generation project.  These projects must register with the PUC if they intend to market directly to customers.  A full list of registered project sponsors can be found at https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/9/list.html

Intervenor Funding in Commission Proceedings

Intervenor funding may be provided to qualifying organizations for participation in Commission proceedings to cover the cost of expert witnesses, attorney fees and other reasonable expenses under Chapter 840 of the Commission Rules.  A determination on whether an intervenor is eligible for compensation will be made by the Commission consistent with these Rules.  The Commission will be updating these rules due to a new law passed by the Legislature.  Please contact Harry Lanphear at 207-287-1353 with any questions.  

News

• EFFORTS TO PRESERVE MAINE'S 207 AREA CODE RESULT IN EXTENSION OF AREA CODE LIFE, POSTPONEMENT OF RELIEF EFFORTS - 207 AREA CODE PREDICTED TO BE EXHAUSTED BY END OF 2025 (6/14/2022)
• COMMISSION APPROVES DELIVERY RATE DECREASES FOR CENTRAL MAINE POWER (CMP) AND VERSANT POWER EFFECTIVE JULY 1 (6/14/2022)
• LONGTIME MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ANALYST RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONERS (5/31/2022)
• COMMISSION EXPANDS LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DOUBLING ELIGIBILTY TO LOW INCOME MAINERS (5/3/2022)
• COMMISSION ACCEPTING BIDS THROUGH MAY 2 FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION PROJECTS FOR NORTHERN MAINE RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (4/20/2022)

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