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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2023 | Deliberations Audio/Video | 10:00 AM |
| 4/4/2023 | Deliberations Audio/Video | 10:00 AM |
| Date | Event | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-00322 | Stakeholder Workshop #2 | |
| 2023-00043 | Maine Natural Gas Rate Case/Tech Conf | |
| 2023-00044 | Northern TIRA Case/Tech Conf | |
| 2022-00255 | CMP Public Witness Hearing | |
| 2022-00255 | CMP Public Witness Hearing | |
| 2022-00025 | Summit ARP Tech Conference Day 1 | |
| 2022-00025 | Summit ARP Tech Conference Day 2 |
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STANDARD OFFER ELECTRIC SUPPLY
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Standard Offer Electric Supply
UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
- Resources to help with utility bills and conservation: www.MaineElectricHelp.com
- The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps qualified homeowners and renters pay for heating costs.
- The Low-Income Assistance Program (LIAP) helps qualified low-income electricity consumers pay for electricity costs. Eligibility for LIAP is based on eligibility for LIHEAP and/or participation in a DHHS means tested programs with a household income at or less than 75% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Customers who participate in a DHHS program can apply for the LIAP by clicking here. Other customers should contact their local community action agency to apply for LIHEAP and LIAP.
- Maine Governor's Energy Office Winter Heating Tips and Resources Guide 2022-2023.
- Efficiency Maine Trust Rebate for DIY Weatherization Projects
- Efficiency Maine Trust Insulation Rebate Program
- The Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund helps eligible Mainers who are behind on their mortgage, property taxes, housing or utility bills due to Covid-19.
- 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
INTERVENOR FUNDING
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. Learn more about applying for Intervenor Funding in Commission Proceedings.
News
- MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SETS DATES FOR PUBLIC WITNESS HEARINGS IN CENTRAL MAINE POWER DISTRIBUTION RATE CASE (3/1/2023)
- MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SETS DATES FOR PUBLIC WITNESS HEARINGS IN VERSANT POWER DISTRIBUTION RATE CASE (3/1/2023)
- COMMISSION ISSUES KEY DECISION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH NORTHERN MAINE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS (1/31/2023)
- COMMISSION SETS NEW STANDARD OFFER ELECTRICITY SUPPLY RATES FOR 2023 FOR CMP AND VERSANT POWER-MAINE PUBLIC DISTRICTS STANDARD OFFER CUSTOMERS (11/16/2022)
- COMMISSION SETS NEW STANDARD OFFER ELECTRICITY SUPPLY RATES FOR 2023 FOR VERSANT POWER STANDARD OFFER CUSTOMERS (11/15/2022)