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Ratepayers rally against CMP rate increases

April 3, 2014 by revisionfred

HALLOWELL, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — The Public Utility Commission held its first of two public hearings about proposed CMP rate increases at its Hallowell office Wednesday night, and commissioners heard from everyone from Bowdoin College students to senior citizens opposed to the rates.

CMP has proposed an overall distribution rate increase over the next five years. The company says for the average ratepayer, it will mean one dollar per month more in the first year. Five years from now, the bill would be 6 to 7 dollars more per month.

The plan also implements a “stand by charge” for ratepayers who producer their own power.

For larger customers with solar power, such as Thomas College, it would mean an estimated $38,000 more over five years.

More at: http://www.wcsh6.com/story/news/local/2014/04/02/irate-ratepayers-rally-cmp-increases/7236205/

Reported by WCSH Channel 6 NBC Affiliate Portland Maine

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Opponents speak against CMP solar proposal

April 3, 2014 by revisionfred

The Maine Public Utilities Commission held a hearing in Hallowell Wednesday about proposed rate changes for Central Maine Power Company, including one that would levy a charge against those who generate their own electricity, solar power included.

Read more: http://www.wmtw.com/news/opponents-speak-against-cmp-solar-proposal/25296402#ixzz2xqVhvcnS

Reported by WMTW ABC Channel 8 Portland, ME

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Solar power supporters protest CMP rate increase

April 3, 2014 by revisionfred

AUGUSTA (WGME) — Ratepayers and solar power supporters are rallying against Central Maine Power’s proposed solar tax.

Wednesday night’s protest in Hallowell is urging the Maine Public Commission to reject CMP’s request to raise the cost of solar power in the state.

CMP is proposing an increase in fixed monthly charges and a “standby charge” for customers with renewable energy systems.

Opponents of the proposal say it penalizes customers who wish to save money by using solar panels.

A second protest is scheduled tomorrow evening in Portland, before the PUC hearings on the proposal.

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