Public Utilities Commission staff recommends denying CMP temporary rate hike

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 547

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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The Public Utilities Commission is poised to reject a temporary rate increase for Central Maine Power customers, after commission staff recommended denying the change.

In the recommended decision published Monday, staff wrote that the many groups involved in the CMP rate case are unable to reach an “undisputed” amount for the temporary rate, leaving the commission unable to approve an increase.

“This case presents concerns around affordability; there is a …

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