Presiding Officers Deny OPA’s Request to Stay TOU Proceeding
On May 26, 2026 Maine PUC presiding officers overseeing the time of use rates (TOU) on an opt out basis for electricity standard offer service issued a procedural order…
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May 27, 2026
May 21, 2026
Reminder – Community Solar Becomes Law Without Gov’s Signature
Without a signature or veto from Maine Gov. Mills by the statutory deadline the community solar bill LD1966 has become law in Maine. The law is entitled “An Act to…
May 20, 2026
OPA Seeks Stay in TOU Investigation to Facilitate Settlement Discussions
On May 13, 2026 the Office of the Maine Public Advocate (OPA) filed a Motion to Stay the investigation of Time of Use rates for delivery and Standard Offer Service…
May 18, 2026
Large Non-Residential Utility’s SOS Retail Energy Prices Set for June 2026
On May 18, 2025, the Maine Public Utilities Commission issued an Order setting the large class Standard Offer Prices for June 2026. “The Commission sets the energy…
May 5, 2026
In Case You Missed It
On April 13, 2026, Maine Gov. Mills signed into law House Bill LD2112 that authorizes municipalities and tribal communities to establish community choice aggregation…
May 1, 2026
Maine Residential Default Electric and Gas Rates
Regulated Residential Electric Rates Company Eversource Liberty Unitil Monthly Fixed Customer Charge $ 19.81 $14.74 $ 16.22 Supply Charge (Default Service) 11.303…
April 21, 2026
Maine PUC Issues Order Setting May 2026 Large Class Standard Offer Prices
On April 16, 2026 the Maine PUC issued an order setting May 2026 large class standard offer prices. Through this Order, the Commission sets the energy component and…
April 15, 2026
Governor Signs Law Allowing Opt-Out Municipal Aggregations
Maine Governor Janet Mills has signs LD2112 that will allow municipalities to conduct opt-out electricity municipal aggregations. As reported previously on April 6th the…
April 11, 2026
Community Choice Aggregation Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
On April 6, 2026 the Maine House and Senate passed LD 2112. As reported previously this legislation would allow municipalities to conduct community choice aggregations…
April 8, 2026
Two New Maine Energy Bills Signed Into Law
On March 19, 2026 LD1964 was signed as an emergency bill clarifying that solar energy equipment and contracts for shared financial interests in distributed generation…
