Law reminder – New Net Metering Law Becomes Effective In September 2025
As reported previously, Gov. Mills signed a new net metering bill in the State of Maine. The new law goes into effect beginning September 23, 2025. House Bill LD1777…
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August 8, 2025
July 31, 2025
Suspension Order Issued In Utility’s Proposed Revisions To Generator Terms Of Conditions
The Maine Public Service Commission suspends Central Maine Power Company’s (CMP) request for approval of proposed updates to its Terms and Conditions Section 60. [***}…
July 15, 2025
Mark Your Calendar – Gas Utility Merger
The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued a procedural order revising the schedule as follows: Technical conference on intervenor testimony scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET…
Procedural Schedule Established For TOU Standard Offer Service Rates For Residential & Small Commercial Customers
As reported previously, the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MEPUC) issued procedural order providing clarification and a schedule in the TOU standard offer and…
June 30, 2025
Performance Based Report With Recommendations Submitted To Legislature
The Maine Public Utilities Commission (MEPUC) submitted the final Performance Based Regulations (PBR) report to the Legislature. From the Executive Summary: “The purpose…
June 27, 2025
Commission Adopts Final Competitive Electric Provider Rules
Excerpts from Order: The Commission adopts amendments to Chapter 305 of its rules, which governs the licensing requirements, annual reporting, enforcement, and consumer…
PUC Considers Limit On Number Of Times Retail Supplier May Change Rate In Billing Cycle, After Utility Report Of 4 Supplier Rate Changes In One Month PUC Adopts New Rules Limiting Auto-Renewals
The Maine PUC adopted final rules codifying various legislation limiting retail electric supplier auto-renewals and termination fees In doing so, the PUC considered a…
June 25, 2025
Law Passed Restricting Agency Head Employment
Bill became law without Gov. Mills’ signature. The bill becomes effective 23, 2025. The new law is entitled An Act Related to the Work of the Public Advocate and a…
June 18, 2025
Commission Approves Utility’s Net Metering Tariffs
The Maine Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved CMP’s updated net metering tariff effective on July 1, 2025. Previously, on June 13 2025 CMP made an updated net…
Mark Your Calendar – Utility Default TOU Rates
An initial case conference in this matter is scheduled for July 9, 2025, at 1:30 PM. The following issues will be addressed at the initial case conference: 1. Rulings on…
