Maine Public Utilities Commission to Hear Testimony on CMP Rate Increase Proposal

Raising concern about seniors on fixed incomes, Mainers turn out against CMP rate hike

Ahead of a public hearing on Central Maine Power's proposed rate hike, roughly 25 people rallied outside the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport on Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by AnnMarie Hilton/ Maine Morning Star)Concerns that increased electricity rates could force seniors and other Mainers living on fixed incomes to choose between heating their homes, buying sufficient food or filling their prescriptions drove more than a dozen people to come out Tuesda…

Maine Public Utilities Commission to hear testimony on CMP rate increase proposal

Maine lawmakers are weighing in on the proposal ahead of the PUC hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday night.

Dozens of Mainers speak out against CMP's proposed rate hike

Central Maine Power could soon be increasing their rates.

How to weigh in on CMP’s 5-year plan to raise rates

The Public Utilities Commission is holding hearings Tuesday in Freeport and Wednesday in Hallowell.

Maine PUC holds public hearings this week on proposed CMP rate hikes

Members of the public have the opportunity to share thoughts and concerns about the proposed distribution rate hikes for Central Maine Power during public hearings.

Chair for state Energy Committee says latest CMP price hike is too much, urges PUC to reject request

STATEWIDE -- State Senator Mark Lawrence of Elliot serves as Senate chair for the legislature's Energy, Utilities, and Technology Committee. Tuesday, he issued a statement voicing strong opposition to impending CMP rate hikes ahead of two public hearings on the…