Versant Power - Bangor Hydro District Large Non-Residential Class

Docket No. Period Price
Capacity ($/kW) Energy ($/kWh)
Pk Shld Pk Shld Off All Hours

2023-00092

 Jan-24 $2.86         $0.138316
Feb-24 $2.86         $0.124838
Mar-24 $2.86         $0.060667
Apr-24 $2.86         $0.052851 
May-24 $2.86         $0.053476
Jun-24            
July-24            
Aug-24            
Sep-24            
Oct-24            
Nov-24            
Dec-24            

2022-00091

 Jan-23 $5.32         $0.289628 
Feb-23 $5.32         $0.165816
Mar-23 $5.32         $0.086287
Apr-23 $5.32         $0.067758
May-23 $5.32         $0.059052
Jun-23 $2.80         $0.072590
Jul-23 $2.80         $0.088890 
Aug-23 $2.80         $0.071669
Sep-23 $2.80         $0.061062
Oct-23 $2.80         $0.061118
Nov-23 $2.80         $0.075734 
Dec-23 $2.80         $0.108578 

2021-00073

Suppliers: Maine Power, LLC

 Jan-22 $6.71         $0.192959 
Feb-22 $6.71         $0.179964 
Mar-22 $6.71         $0.103958 
Apr-22 $6.71         $0.073033 
May-22 $6.71         $0.098166 
Jun-22 $5.51         $0.103218
Jul-22 $5.51         $0.130757 
Aug-22 $5.51         $0.109644
Sep-22 $5.51         $0.114667
Oct-22 $5.51         $0.110374
Nov-22 $5.51         $0.108647 
Dec-22 $5.51         $0.173857 

2020-00200

Suppliers: Maine Power, LLC

Press Release

VERSANT POWER CUSTOMERS TO SEE LOWER ELECTRIC SUPPLY RATES IN 2021

November 17, 2020

MPUC Sets Standard Offer Electricity Rates for 2021; Rates Decrease for Second Year

Hallowell, Maine - Residential and business customers of Versant Power will pay lower rates for electricity supply in 2021, as a result of the Maine Public Utilities Commission's competitive bid process for setting Standard Offer Supply prices.

The decrease amounts to a 10 percent reduction in the supply portion for residential and small business customers. This equates to a 3.6 percent reduction in the total residential customer bill, which averages 500 kWh monthly. This amounts to a monthly savings of $3.41, or $40.95 annually. A monthly bill of $94.08 month would decrease to $90.67 a month.

Medium Class customers will see an average decrease of 12 percent in the supply portion of their bill, meaning a medium-sized business using 20,000 kWh a month will see savings of $2,000 annually.

"We are pleased that prices have decreased again this year, as many Maine residents are finding it hard to make ends meet and businesses struggle to keep their doors open due to impacts of the pandemic," Chairman Philip L. Bartlett II said. These decreases reflect electricity supply and demand conditions in New England and their impact on wholesale energy markets.

These decreases do not apply to customers who purchase their own electricity supply in the market. Those who do not purchase electricity from a supplier of their choosing will receive Standard Offer Supply by default.

Multiple bidders submitted sealed proposals in the Commissions annual competitive process for setting Standard Offer Electricity Supply Prices. The Standard Offer accounts for approximately 60 percent of sales in Versant Powers service area and about 34 percent of the customer bill.

The pricing for Versant Power customers affects only those customers who receive Standard Offer Supply Service. Standard Offer Suppliers for Versant Power-Maine Public District Residential/Small Business Class and Medium Business Class were awarded multi-year contracts last year. Those prices will be calculated and released on November 19, 2020.

For Versant Power-Bangor Hydro District Medium Business Customers, the new prices vary by month, averaging 6.24 cents kWh. Versant Power medium-class businesses in the Bangor Hydro District will see an average 12% decrease annually in the supply portion of their bill.

Prices for Versant Power large business customers-Bangor Hydro District will be indexed to market prices and set in advance of each month, as was done last year for large business standard offer service. Versant Power large business customers in the Maine Public District will see a decrease from 8.5 cents per kWh to 7.9 cents per kWh, a decrease of 6.1 percent in the supply portion of their bill.

The names of the suppliers selected for Versant Power will be released in two weeks, allowing time for power supply arrangements to be finalized. For more information on standard offer service prices: Standard offer service prices

About the Commission

The Maine Public Utilities Commission regulates electric, telephone, water and gas utilities to ensure that Maine citizens have access to safe and reliable utility service at rates that are just and reasonable for all ratepayers. Commission programs include Maine Enhanced 911 Service and Dig Safe. Philip L. Bartlett, II serves as Chairman, Bruce Williamson and Randall Davis serve as Commissioners.

Learn more about the Commission at www.maine.gov/mpuc

CONTACT: Susan Faloon, Media Liaison CELL: 207-557-3704 EMAIL: susan.faloon@maine.gov Facebook.com/MainePUC

Jan-21

$7.81

        

$0.065094

Feb-21

$7.81

        

$0.070747
Mar-21

$7.81

        

$0.057983

Apr-21

$7.81

        

$0.043072

May-21

$7.81

        

$0.040133
Jun-21

$6.83

        

$0.043085
July-21

$6.83

        

$0.053866
Aug-21 $6.83         $0.056649 
Sep-21 $6.83         $0.056602
Oct-21 $6.83         $0.072608 
Nov-21 $6.83         $0.097575 
Dec-21 $6.83         $0.125946

2019-00163

Suppliers: Maine Power

Press Release

Emera Maine Customers to Benefit from Lower Electric Supply Rates Starting January 1, 2020

November 12, 2019

MPUC Sets New Standard Offer Electricity Price with an 18% Decrease for Residential and Small Businesses; 21% Decrease for Medium Businesses

Hallowell, Maine - November 12, 2019 Residential and business customers of Emera Maine (Bangor Hydro District) will pay lower rates for electricity supply throughout 2020, as a result of the Maine Public Utilities Commission's competitive bid process for setting Standard Offer Supply prices. For typical residential bills based on 500 kWh monthly usage, the anticipated monthly savings will be $7.45, or just under $90 annually. Monthly bills are expected to drop from about $89.05 a month to $81.60 a month, an 8.4% percent decrease. "Locking in a lower price of a basic necessity for 2020 helps both residents and business owners better manage tight budgets," Chairman Philip L. Bartlett II said. Lower prices are especially welcome news as we enter winter and a period of typically higher electrical usage. Multiple bidders submitted sealed proposals in the Commissions annual competitive process for setting Standard Offer Electricity Supply Prices. The Standard Offer accounts for approximately 60 percent of sales in Emera Maines service area. The pricing is summarized in the chart below and affects only those customers who opt for Standard Offer Supply Service. Emera - Bangor Hydro District 2019 2020 % Decrease Residential/Small Business Standard Offer Supply Price 8.37 /kWh 6.88 /kWh 18% Typical Residential Total Bill (assumes 500 kWh monthly usage) $89.05/month $81.60/month 8.4% Medium Business Customers Annual Average Supply Price 9.03 /kWh 7.09 /kWh 21%

For Emera Maine Medium Business Customers, the new prices differ by month, ranging from 5.3 /kWh in June to 10.8 /kWh in January. On an annual average basis medium businesses will see a 21% decrease. Prices for large business customers will be indexed to market prices and set in advance of each month, as was done last year for large business standard offer service. The prices above do not apply to customers who purchase their own electricity supply in the market. The names of the suppliers selected for Emera Maine will be released in two weeks, allowing time for power supply arrangements to be finalized. Background: Electricity customers in Maine receive standard offer service if they have not purchased supply from another retail supplier or through an aggregator. Currently, standard offer service represents about 60% of the supply used by Emera Maine customers. Maine law requires the Commission to ensure that standard offer service for electricity supply is available to all customers in Maine. The Commission arranges for standard offer service through periodic competitive bid processes. For more information on standard offer service prices: Standard offer service prices

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About the Commission The Maine Public Utilities Commission regulates electric, telephone, water and gas utilities to ensure that Maine citizens have access to safe and reliable utility service at rates that are just and reasonable for all ratepayers. Commission programs include Maine Enhanced 911 Service and Dig Safe. Philip L. Bartlett serves as Chairman, Bruce Williamson and Randall Davis serve as Commissioners.

Learn more about the Commission at www.maine.gov/mpuc

Press Contact Name: Harry Lanphear, Administrative Director Phone: (207) 287-3831 Email: Harry.Lanphear@Maine.gov

Jan-20

$10.55

        

$0.073413

Feb-20

$10.55

        

$0.057178
Mar-20

$10.55

        

$0.038585

Apr-20

$10.55

        

$0.031885

May-20

$10.55

        

$0.029399
Jun-20

$7.95

        

$0.027785
July-20

$7.95

        

$0.035300
Aug-20

$7.95

        

$0.034883
Sep-20

$7.95

        

$0.036753
Oct-20

$7.95

        

$0.033911
Nov-20

$7.95

         $0.046975
Dec-20

$7.95

        

$0.049539

2018-00192

Supplier: Maine Power, LLC 100%

Press Release

Electricity Supply Prices Set for Standard Offer Service in Emera Maine -- Bangor Hydro District

December 4, 2018

Hallowell, Maine. In a competitive solicitation concluded today, the Maine Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") accepted bids and set new prices for standard offer electricity supply for customers of Emera Maine -- Bangor Hydro District (Emera Maine) who receive standard offer supply service. The new prices are effective for a twelve-month term beginning January 1, 2019.

For Emera Maine residential and small business customers who receive standard offer supply service, the accepted bids result in new standard offer prices equating to 8.37 cents/kWh, which is a 15.8% increase compared to the supply price during 2018. Looking at the total residential bill combining supply and delivery service, an average residential customer who receives standard offer supply service could expect to see an increase of about 6.5% in their total monthly bill.

For Emera Maine medium business customers, the new prices differ by month, equating to about 9.03 cents/kWh on an annual average basis, varying from 6.7 cents/kWh in June 2019 to 14.5 cents/kWh in February 2019. These medium class prices are about 11.4% higher than prices during the same twelve month period last year. Prices for large business customers will be indexed to market prices and set in advance of each month, as was done last year for large business standard offer service.

These new prices apply only to Emera customers that select standard offer supply service, which reflects about 60% of the sales in Emera Maine's service area. The prices do not apply to customers that purchase their own electricity supply in the market.

"The standard offer prices set this week reflect the best bids received from a competitive auction process," according to Commission Chairman Mark Vannoy. "The price increases are driven by increases in wholesale energy market prices in New England which, in turn, are driven by constraints on the availability of natural gas. As noted in a press release from the ISO-New England last week, the region's natural gas delivery infrastructure has expanded only incrementally, while reliance on natural gas as the predominant fuel for both power generation and heating continues to grow. The region needs to address New England's natural gas infrastructure needs." Vannoy noted that standard offer prices for Central Maine Power customers will be set next week.

The names of the suppliers selected for Emera Maine will be released in two weeks, allowing time for power supply arrangements to be finalized.

Background: Electricity customers in Maine receive standard offer service if they have not purchased supply from another retail supplier or through an aggregator. Currently, standard offer service represents about 60% of the supply used by Emera Maine customers. Maine law requires the Commission to ensure that standard offer service for electricity supply is available to all customers in Maine. The Commission arranges for standard offer service through periodic competitive bid processes.

Standard offer service prices

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The Maine Public Utilities Commission regulates electric, telephone, water and gas utilities to ensure that Maine citizens have access to safe and reliable utility service at rates that are just and reasonable for all ratepayers. Commission programs include Maine Enhanced 911 Service, and Dig Safe.

Contact: Mitch Tannenbaum, 287-3831

Jan-19

$14.38

        

$0.096470

Feb-19

$14.38

        

$0.098396
Mar-19

$14.38

        

$0.054065

Apr-19

$14.38

        

$0.046171

May-19

$14.38

        

$0.041162
Jun-19

$10.58

        

$0.041694
July-19

$10.58

        

$0.044994
Aug-19

$10.58

        

$0.044023
Sep-19

$10.58

        

$0.040298
Oct-19

$10.58

        

$0.039171
Nov-19

$10.58

         $0.050289
Dec-19

$10.58

        

$0.064605

2017-00184

Supplier: Maine Power, LLC (100%)

Press Release

Electricity Supply Prices Set for Standard Offer Service in Emera Maine - Bangor Hydro District

November 7, 2017

Hallowell, Maine - In a competitive solicitation concluded today, the Maine Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") accepted bids and set new prices for standard offer electricity supply for customers of Emera Maine - Bangor Hydro District (Emera Maine) who receive standard offer supply service. The new prices are effective for a twelve-month term beginning January 1, 2018.

For Emera Maine residential and small business customers who receive standard offer supply service, the accepted bids result in new standard offer prices equating to 7.2 cents/kWh, which is a 14% increase compared to the supply price during 2017. Looking at the total residential bill combining supply and delivery service, an average residential customer could expect to see an increase of about 5% in their monthly bill.

For Emera Maine medium business customers, the new prices differ by month, equating to 8.1 cents/kWh on an annual average basis, varying from 6.4 cents/kWh in May 2018 to 11.2 cents/kWh in February 2018. These medium class prices are about 21% higher than prices during the same twelve month period last year. Prices for large business customers will be indexed to market prices and set in advance of each month, as was done last year for large business standard offer service.

These new prices apply only to standard offer service, which reflects about 60% of the sales in Emera Maine's service area. The prices do not apply to customers that purchase their own electricity supply in the market.
The standard offer prices set this week reflect the best bids received from a competitive auction process, according to Commission Chairman Mark Vannoy. The price increases are primarily driven by the increase in capacity market clearing prices in New England." Vannoy noted that standard offer prices for Central Maine Power customers will be set tomorrow.

The names of the suppliers selected for Emera Maine will be released in two weeks, allowing time for power supply arrangements to be finalized.

Background: Electricity customers in Maine receive standard offer service if they have not purchased supply from another retail supplier or through an aggregator. Currently, standard offer service represents about 60% of the supply used by Emera Maine customers. Maine law requires the Commission to ensure that standard offer service for electricity supply is available to all customers in Maine. The Commission arranges for standard offer service through periodic competitive bid processes.

Standard offer service prices

#

The Maine Public Utilities Commission regulates electric, telephone, water and gas utilities to ensure that Maine citizens have access to safe and reliable utility service at rates that are just and reasonable for all ratepayers. Commission programs include Maine Enhanced 911 Service, and Dig Safe.

Contact: Harry Lanphear, 207-287-3831

Jan-18

$9.62

        

$0.078299

Feb-18

$9.62

        

$0.103876
Mar-18

$9.62

        

$0.055768

Apr-18

$9.62

        

$0.047698

May-18

$9.62

        

$0.041926
Jun-18

$13.08

        

$0.041129
July-18

$13.08

        

$0.047998
Aug-18

$13.08

        

$0.046428
Sep-18

$13.08

        

$0.048306
Oct-18

$13.08

        

$0.052522
Nov-18

$13.08

         $0.054439
Dec-18

$13.08

        

$0.102983