Maine Public Utilities Committee holds public hearings on C.M.P. increases

HALLOWELL, Maine (WABI) - Thursday night in Hallowell, members of the public had the opportunity to speak with the Maine Public Utilities Commission regarding the proposed rate increases by Central Maine Power.

In September, C.M.P. proposed a plan that, if approved, would increase the average residential customer’s bill by 35$.

This is after the five-year plan is fully implemented which would start in October of 2026.

Representatives at C.M.P. say that costs from storms in recent years will be running off of customer’s bills and a growing population is leading for the need of more development.

“This is an investment in Maine’s workforce as well as strengthening the state’s grid to make sure it’s prepared for the challenges of those extreme storms as well as the challenges of growing po