November 2, 2024

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Storm Cuts Power to 750,000-plus in New England
Hundreds of thousands of electric utility customers lost electric power Dec. 18 as wind and rain hit the Northeast.
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FERC Approves Agreement Resolving Versant Audit Issues
FERC approved an agreement among Versant Power, the Maine Public Utilities Commission and the Office of the Public Advocate related to improperly classified expenses that resulted in the overbilling of wholesale transmission customers.
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Maine Voters Reject Public Takeover of Electric Utilities
Maine voters decisively rejected a proposed public takeover of the state’s for-profit electric transmission and distribution infrastructure. 
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In the Fight Over Maine’s Utilities, the Future of the State’s Energy Transition Goes to Voters
The outcome of November’s vote could have major implications on Maine's ability to rapidly decarbonize.
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Maine Voters to Decide on Upending Utility Landscape in 2023
Maine voters may have the chance to upend the state’s utility landscape and send its two biggest players packing in November 2023.
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Maine Legislature Gives Final OK on Utility Accountability Bill
Legislators sent a bill to Gov. Janet Mills that would allow for up to a $1 million fine per year for utilities that fail to meet new service standards.
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Advocates Want Climate Metrics in Maine Utility Performance Standards
Environmental and consumer advocates told the Maine PUC that a recently proposed rulemaking on utility performance does not satisfy current climate laws.
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Maine Legislators Rethink Electric Utility Accountability in Bill Hearing
Stakeholders debated Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ new utility accountability bill in a public hearing before the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee.
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Maine Governor Revisits Vetoed Plan to Replace IOUs
A new bill from Gov. Janet Mills would set performance standards for the state’s electric utilities, with fees and possible divestiture for non-compliance.
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Mills Tells Maine Legislature to Slow Down on Plan to Replace IOUs
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said a bill to replace the state’s investor-owned utilities was “hastily” drafted and needs a “full airing.”

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