| No. |
Bulletin Title/Subject |
Date Issued |
Addressee(s) |
|---|
| 2024-03 |
Revised Ch 815; New Requirement Relating to Prohibition of the Assessment of Reconnection Fees for Low-Income Customers |
09/19/24 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities/Interested Persons |
| 2024-02 |
Filing and Procedural Requirements for Surcharges under MPUC Rules, Ch 675 |
08/28/24 |
All Water Utys/Interested Persons |
| 2024-01 |
Recent Law Change |
06/05/2024 |
All Maine Propane Operators |
| 2023-01 |
Allocation of Customer Payments |
06/28/2023 |
All Electric T&D Utilities |
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There were no bulletins issued for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 |
|
|
| 2018-04 |
Statutory Amendment to the Arrearage Management Program (AMP or program) (pdf) |
6/12/2018 |
All Electric T&D Utilities |
| 2018-03 |
Maintenance Requirements for Non-Critical Valves (pdf) |
2/1/2018 |
All Natural Gas LDCs |
| 2018-02 |
Ch 660 Section 8(D)-Notifying Customers and CASD of Billing Errors (pdf) |
1/23/2018 |
All Water Utys/Interested Persons |
| 2018-01 |
Ch 815 Section 8(E)-Notifying Customers and CASD of Billing Errors (pdf) |
1/23/2018 |
All Electric/Gas Utys/Interested Persons |
| 2017-01 |
Staff Interpretation of Chapters 815 and 660, §10(I)(4)(a) (pdf) |
9/22/2017 |
All Elec/Gas/Water Utys/Interested Persons |
| 2016-04 |
Staff Interpretation of Ch. 815/660 (pdf) |
7/6/2016 |
All Elec/Gas/Water Utys/Interested Persons |
| 2016-03 |
AMP Eligibility Question (pdf) |
6/7/2016 |
All Electric T&Ds/CAP Agencies/Interested Persons |
| 2016-02 |
Issues Raised During Recent Stakeholders Meeting (pdf) |
3/22/2016 |
All Electric T&Ds/CAP Agencies/Interested Persons |
| 2016-01 |
Allocation of Customer Payments under the Arrearage Management Plan (AMP) (pdf) |
2/25/2016 |
All Electric Transmission and Distribution Utilities |
| 2015-04 |
Reconnection Information (pdf) |
10/16/2015 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2015-03 |
Disconnection Information and Request (pdf) |
10/16/2015 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2015-02 |
Winter Notices (pdf) |
9/29/2015 |
Al Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2015-01 |
Interpretation of Section 10(L)(2) of Ch. 815 (pdf) |
4/1/2015 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2014-02 |
Interpretation of Sections 7(B) and 7(E)(2) of Chapter 815 (pdf) |
12/30/2014 |
All Electric Transmission and Distribution Utilities |
| 2014-01 |
Reporting Requirement for Underground Incidents, Ch. 895 § 6(C)(1) (pdf) |
5/13/2014 |
All Utilities / All Owners & Operators of Underground Facilities |
| |
Note: There were no CAD Bulletins produced during 2013 () |
5/12/2014 |
|
| 2012-02 |
Chapter 815 § 10 (L)(5) (pdf) |
9/18/2012 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2012-01 |
Staff Interpretation of Revised Section of Ch 815 §7(I)(1)(a) (pdf) |
8/9/2012 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2011-05 |
CAD Interpretation of Ch 660, Sec 11(E) - Medical Emergency (pdf) |
12/19/2011 |
All Water Utilities |
| 2011-04 |
Late Payment Charge Interest Rate (pdf) |
4/7/2011 |
All Water Utilities |
| 2011-03 |
Request for No Disconnections on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 (pdf) |
4/4/2011 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2011-02 |
Lifeline/Link-Up Contacts (pdf) |
1/27/2011 |
All Eligible Telecommunications Carriers |
| 2011-01 |
Annual Lifeline/Link-Up Outeach Report (pdf) |
1/13/2011 |
All Eligible Telecommunications Carriers |
| 2010-04 |
Ch. 815 § 10 (M)(5)(a)(i) (pdf) |
10/26/2010 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2010-03 |
Ch. 815 § 10 (L)(5) (pdf) |
10/7/2010 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2010-02 |
Ch. 815 - Winter Disconnection Period (pdf) |
9/9/2010 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2010-01 |
Annual Lifeline/Link-Up Outreach Report (pdf) |
1/12/2010 |
All Eligible Telecommunications Carriers |
| 2009-06 |
Commission's New Location (pdf) |
10/27/2009 |
All Utilities |
| 2009-05 |
Ch. 815 - Winter Disconnection Period (pdf) |
8/26/2009 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2009-04 |
Staff Interpretation of Revised Sections of Ch. 815, §§ 7(I)(1)(a) and 11(A) (pdf) |
7/28/2009 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2009-03-C |
State Closure Days - (FY 09-10 and FY 10-11) (pdf) |
6/17/2009 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2009-03-B |
State Closure Days - (FY 09-10 and FY 10-11) (pdf) |
6/17/2009 |
All Water Utilities |
| 2009-03-A |
State Closure Days - (FY 09-10 and FY 10-11) (pdf) |
6/17/2009 |
All Eligible Telecommunications Carriers |
| 2009-02 |
Lifeline/Link-Up Contacts (pdf) |
2/27/2009 |
All Eligible Telecommunications Carriers |
| 2009-01 |
Annual Lifeline/Link-Up Outreach Report (pdf) |
2/27/2009 |
All Eligible Telecommunications Carriers |
| 2008-09 |
Ch. 815 - Winter Disconnection Period (PDF) |
9/11/2008 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2008-08 |
Ch. 815 - Appendix A (pdf) |
9/10/2008 |
All Electric Utilities |
| 2008-07 |
Ch. 815, § 12 (B)(1) of the Commission's Rules (pdf) |
8/11/2008 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2008-06 |
Forum on Assisting Customers with High Arrearages (pdf) |
7/1/2008 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2008-05 |
Clarification of Ch. 815 § 9 F and § 9 F(5)(c) (pdf) |
4/11/2008 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2008-04 |
Implementation Ch. 815 of the Commission's Rules - Follow-up from February 28 Meeting (pdf) |
3/20/2008 |
Ell Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2008-03 |
Implementation Ch. 815 of the Commission's Rules (pdf) |
2/6/2008 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2008-02 |
Lifeline/Link-Up Matters (pdf) |
1/2/2008 |
All Eligible Telecommunications Carriers/LECs |
| 2008-01 |
Annual Lifeline/Link-Up Outreach Report (pdf) |
1/2/2008 |
All Eligible Telecommunications Carriers/LECs |
| 2007-06 |
Clarification on Informational Packets (pdf) |
10/2/2007 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2007-05 |
Informational Packets (pdf) |
8/30/2007 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2007-04 |
"Eligible Customer" Designation (pdf) |
8/17/2007 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2007-03 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Section 17 (pdf) |
8/15/2007 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2007-02 |
Interpretation of Ch. 81, Section 9(1) - Disconnection Notice Procedures for Leased or Rented Property (pdf) |
6/14/2007 |
All Water Utilities |
| 2007-01 |
Revision to CAD Bulletin 2006-04 (Pdf) |
1/10/2007 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2006-09 |
Oxygen Pump Benefits (pdf) |
12/21/2006 |
All Electric Transmission and Distribution Utilities |
| 2006-08 |
Annual Lifeline/Link-Up Outreach Report (pdf) |
12/19/2006 |
All Eligible Telecommunications Carriers |
| 2006-07 |
Landlord Access to Tenants Billing and Payment Information (pdf) |
11/21/2006 |
All Water Utilities |
| 2006-06 |
"Eligible Customer" Designation (pdf) |
8/31/2006 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2006-05 |
Administrative Contribution Invoices and Program Funding Invoices (pdf) |
8/23/2006 |
All Electric Utilities |
| 2006-04 |
Eligiblity Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
8/17/2006 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2006-03 |
Betty Bero's Retirement (pdf) |
5/2/2006 |
All Utilities/Interested Persons/CAP Agencies |
| 2006-02 |
Unregistered Service Provider Operating in Maine (pdf) |
4/12/2006 |
All Local Exchange Carriers (LECs) |
| 2006-01 |
Application of Partial Payments (pdf) |
1/17/2006 |
All Water Utilities |
| 2005-03 |
High Winter Fuel Costs (pdf) |
11/22/2005 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2005-02 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
8/17/2005 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2005-01 |
Annual Lifeline/Link-Up Verification Process (pdf) |
5/18/2005 |
All Eligible Telecommunication Carriers |
| 2004-04 |
Notice to Telephone Customers in Maine Prior to Rate Increases (pdf) |
7/28/2004 |
All Interexchange Carriers/Competitive Local Exchange Carriers |
| 2004-03 |
Report of the Payment Arrangement Work Group (pdf) |
7/20/2004 |
All Utilities and Interested Persons |
| 2004-02 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
7/16/2004 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2004-01 |
Cancellation of CAD Bulletin 89-9 (pdf) |
3/31/2004 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2003-07 |
Lifeline/Link-Up Annual Outreach Report (pdf) |
12/30/2003 |
All Eligible Telecommunication Carriers |
| 2003-06 |
Holiday Closure of State Offices (pdf) |
12/12/2003 |
All Utilities |
| 2003-05 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
7/3/2003 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2003-04 |
Payment Arrangements (pdf) |
6/11/2003 |
All Utilities and Interested Persons |
| 2003-03 |
Lifeline/Link-Up Annual Outreach Report (pdf) |
4/18/2003 |
All Eligible Telecommunications Carriers |
| 2003-02 |
Sample Payment Arrangement Form (pdf) |
3/19/2003 |
All Eligible Telecommunications Carriers |
| 2003-01 |
State Shutdown Day (pdf) |
3/19/2003 |
All Utilities |
| 2002-07 |
Clarification of Payment Arrangement Requirements of Ch. 81 (pdf) |
10/28/2002 |
All Utilities |
| 2002-06 |
Disconnection Date Stated on Disconnection Notices (pdf) |
10/8/2002 |
All Utilities |
| 2002-05 |
State Shutdown Day (pdf) |
9/5/2002 |
All Utilities |
| 2002-04-A |
August 14 Meeting to Discuss Ch. 290, 291 and 292 (pdf) |
8/28/2002 |
All Telecommunication Carriers; Service List Docket 2001-852 |
| 2002-04 |
Slamming Referrals to the CAD (pdf) |
8/7/2002 |
All Local Exchange Carriers |
| 2002-03 |
New Consumer Protection Rules for Telecommunications Carriers - Ch. 290, 291 and 292 (pdf) |
7/19/2002 |
All Telecommunications Carriers |
| 2002-02 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
7/19/2002 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2002-01 |
Annual Low-Income Assistance Program (LIAP) Funding Levels, Ch. 314, § 5(C) (pdf) |
2/22/2002 |
All Electric Transmission and Distribution Utilities |
| 2001-03 |
Compliance with Maine PUC Rules (pdf) |
7/17/2001 |
All Telephone Interexchange Carriers |
| 2001-02 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
6/20/2001 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 2001-01 |
Revised CAD Annual Report Form for Telephone Utilities (pdf) |
1/30/2001 |
All Telephone Utilities |
| 2000-04 |
Revised Bulletin - Correction to Fax Telephone Numbers Provided in Oct 31 Bulletin (Announcing Changes in Senior Mgt - 2000-4) (pdf) |
11/7/2000 |
All Utilities |
| 2000-03 |
Lifeline/Link-Up Annual Outreach Report (pdf) |
10/27/2000 |
All Eligible Telecommunications Carriers |
| 2000-02 |
Enhanced Lifeline Services for Native Americans (pdf) |
8/16/2000 |
All Eligible Telecommunications Carrrers |
| 2000-01 |
Elligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
7/21/2000 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1999-02 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
7/28/1999 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1999-01 |
Contact with Customers Under Threat of Disconnection (pdf) |
7/27/1999 |
All Utilities |
| 1998-04 |
Response to Lifeline Assistance Program Questions (pdf) |
9/25/1998 |
All Local Telephone Service Providers |
| 1998-03 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
7/8/1998 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1998-02 |
Amount and Date of Increase in Lifeline Assistance (pdf) |
4/28/1998 |
All Local Telephone Service Providers |
| 1998-01 |
Lifeline Assistance (pdf) |
4/7/1998 |
All Telephone Utilities |
| 1997-04 |
Late Payment Fees (pdf) |
12/23/1997 |
All Utilities |
| 1997-03 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
8/27/1997 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1997-02 |
Commission's Decisions - Accuracy of Meter Tests, Ensure Customers Aware of Right to Witness Tests, Recommend Utys Adopt Prodedures - Provide Sufficient Documentation Showing Compliance with Comm Rules/Policies - Meter Tests (pdf) |
5/30/1997 |
All Electric/Gas/Water Utilities |
| 1997-01 |
Ch. 81, Residential Utility Service Standards for Credit and Collection Programs, Sec. 11, Medical Emergency (pdf) |
5/8/1997 |
All Utilities |
| 1996-02 |
Elibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
8/7/1996 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1996-01 |
Disconnection Notices (pdf) |
3/12/1996 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1995-04 |
Request for Information about Disconnected Customers (pdf) |
11/21/1995 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1995-03 |
Complaint Summaries (pdf) |
11/6/1995 |
All Electric/Telephone/Gas Utilities |
| 1995-02 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
8/28/1995 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1995-01 |
Obligations of Local Telephone Companies in Responding to Customer Contacts Concerning the Basic Service Calling Area Rule (pdf) |
1/10/1995 |
All Local Exchange Carriers |
| 1994-03 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
7/26/1994 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1994-02 |
Bi-Monthly Estimated Bills (pdf) |
5/10/1994 |
All Utilities |
| 1994-01 |
Disconnection Notices Set for Monday, April 18, 1994 (pdf) |
4/12/1994 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1993-03 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
9/7/1993 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1993-02 |
Disconnection/State Shutdown Days (pdf) |
7/7/1993 |
All Utilities |
| 1993-01 |
Disconnection of Single-Meter, Multi-Unit Dwellings (pdf) |
3/17/1993 |
All Utilities |
| 1992-05 |
Late Fees for Estimated Bills (pdf) |
10/5/1992 |
All Utilities |
| 1992-04 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
8/5/1992 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1992-03 |
Maine Public Utilities commission Lifeline and Link-Up Telephone Assistance Report Form (pdf) |
5/30/1992 |
All Telephone Utilities |
| 1992-02 |
Use of Telephone Directory to Comply with Section 16(C) of Ch. 81 (pdf) |
3/24/1992 |
All Telephone Utilities |
| 1992-01 |
Fees Charged to Customers who Pay or Make a Payment Arrangement as a Result of a Premise Visit for the Purpose of Disconnection (pdf) |
1/22/1992 |
All Utilities |
| 1991-07 |
Disconnection/State Shutdown Days (pdf) |
10/31/1991 |
All Utilities |
| 1991-06 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
9/12/1991 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1991-05 |
Disconnection for Nonpayment of 1-900 Charges (pdf) |
8/14/1991 |
All Telephone Utilities |
| 1991-04 |
Application of Sec. 9( I) (4) of Ch. 81 to Multi-Unit Rental Property (pdf) |
7/18/1991 |
All Utilities |
| 1991-03 |
Denial of Service (pdf) |
6/4/1991 |
All Utilities |
| 1991-02 |
Allocation of Partial Payments (pdf) |
5/20/1991 |
All Utilities |
| 1991-01-A |
State Government Shut Down, May 10 and 24 (renumbered from 1991-1) (pdf) |
5/8/1991 |
All Utilities |
| 1991-01 |
Maine Public Utilities Commission Lifeline and Link-up Telephone Assistance Report Form (pdf) |
3/13/1991 |
All Telephone Utilities |
| 1991-00 |
Improper Due Dates, Disconnection Notices (renumbered from 1990-4) (pdf) |
1/7/1991 |
All Utilities |
| 1990-03 |
Disconnection of Local Service for Failure to Pay Non-Basic Utility Service (pdf) |
10/23/1990 |
All Telephone Utilities, Local Exchange Carriers |
| 1990-02 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
9/11/1990 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1990-01 |
CAD Complaint Codes (pdf) |
5/1/1990 |
All Utilities |
| 1989-09 |
Information Request Pusuant to the Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
12/20/1989 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1989-08 |
Ch. 81, Sec. 17(J) - Disconnection of Customers Not Eligible Under the Winter Rule (pdf) |
11/14/1989 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1989-07 |
Elibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
8/22/1989 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1989-06 |
Toll Restrictions as a Condition of a Payment Arrangement (pdf) |
7/19/1989 |
All Telephone Utilities |
| 1989-05 |
Ch. 81, Disconnection and Deposit Rules for Residential Utility Service - Dispute Procedures (pdf) |
7/12/1989 |
All Utilities |
| 1989-04 |
Disconnection and Reconnection Charges (pdf) |
5/4/1989 |
All Water Utilities |
| 1989-03 |
Disconnections Set for Monday, April 17, 1989 (pdf) |
4/13/1989 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1989-02 |
Monitoring Special Payment Arrangements (pdf) |
3/31/1989 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1989-01 |
Contact Prior to Disconnection () |
3/30/1989 |
All Telephone Utilities |
| 1988-05 |
Information - Winter Requests to Disconnect (pdf) |
10/31/1988 |
All Utilities |
| 1988-04 |
Payment of Bills (pdf) |
10/21/1988 |
All Utilities |
| 1988-03 |
Payment Arrangements/Estimated Bills (pdf) |
10/21/1988 |
All Utilities |
| 1988-02 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
9/7/1988 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1988-01 |
Renegotiating Special Payment Arrangements Under the winter Disconnection Rule (pdf) |
5/18/1988 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1987-11 |
Disconnection for Failure to Pay Meter Repair Charges (pdf) |
11/24/1987 |
All Electric/Gas/Water Utilities |
| 1987-10 |
Information Request Pusuant to the Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
11/12/1987 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1987-09 |
Request for Permission to Disconnect (pdf) |
11/6/1987 |
All Utilities |
| 1987-08 |
Eligibility Criteria, Winter Disconnection Rule, Ch. 81, Sec. 17 (pdf) |
10/14/1987 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1987-07 |
Dispute Procedures (pdf) |
8/19/1987 |
All Utilities |
| 1987-06 |
Deposit Requests Pursuant to Ch. 81, Sec. 11 (pdf) |
5/29/1987 |
All Utilities |
| 1987-05 |
Disconnection for Unauthorized or Fraudulent Use (pdf) |
5/29/1987 |
All Utilities |
| 1987-04 |
Coming Out of the Winter Disconnection Period (pdf) |
4/1/1987 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1987-03 |
THIS BULLETIN NUMBER NOT USED (pdf) |
3/1/1987 |
NONE |
| 1987-02 |
Applicability of 35 M.R.S.A., Sec. 72-A and Ch. 62 of PUC Rules to New Meters (pdf) |
2/2/1987 |
All Non-Investor Owned Water Utilities |
| 1987-01 |
Forms for Use in Bankruptcy Court regarding Customer Disconnection (pdf) |
1/27/1987 |
All Utilities |
| 1987-00 |
Information Request (renumbered from 86-4) (pdf) |
1/9/1987 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1986-03 |
Request for Permission to Disconnect (pdf) |
11/4/1986 |
All Utilities |
| 1986-02 |
CAD Letter of Investigation - Customer Complaint (pdf) |
10/8/1986 |
All Utilities |
| 1986-01 |
Forms for Use in Bankruptcy Court, Re: Customer Disconnection (pdf) |
8/26/1986 |
All Utilities/US Bankruptcy Ct./ME State Bar Assoc./Ch. 13 Trustee/US Trustee |
| 1985-03 |
Utility Winter Waiver Request (pdf) |
11/8/1985 |
All Electric/Gas Utilities |
| 1985-02 |
Complaint Forms (pdf) |
6/6/1985 |
All Utilities |
| 1985-01 |
Administrative Court Action Against a Utility (pdf) |
3/26/1985 |
All Utilities |
| 1985-00 |
Disconnection Notices Issued Pursuant to Section 4 (C) of Ch. 81 of Commission's Rules (Bulletin was produced without a number, named 1985-00 later) (pdf) |
3/1/1985 |
All Utilities |