Utilities in Maine runs on electric, gas, water, phone and internet service, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in rate requests, infrastructure projects, regulatory decisions and grid reliability across the state.
The state's environmental board approved a consent agreement resolving erosion and runoff violations at a 5 megawatt solar site.
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October 28, 2026
Bobby Charles Proposes $207 Million Energy Relief PlanThe gubernatorial candidate aims to lower heating and gas costs by tapping into Maine's rainy day fund.
October 27, 2026
Maine Sewage Pollution Hits Record Low in 2025The state reports significantly lower discharge volumes following infrastructure investments and drier weather patterns.
October 26, 2026
Maine Warns Solar Firms Over Low-Income MarketingRegulators say community solar marketing may harm residents enrolled in the state's Low Income Assistance Program.
October 24, 2026
New England Utilities Challenge $1.5 Billion Ratepayer RefundTransmission owners contest a federal order to reduce equity returns and refund customers $1.5 billion.
October 20, 2026
Court Upholds Juniper Ridge Landfill ExpansionA Penobscot County judge affirmed the state's approval to expand the landfill capacity.
October 8, 2026
Maine Launched Grant Program for Rural BusinessesThe state has opened a new funding initiative to help small rural enterprises manage and reduce energy costs.
October 3, 2026
Maine Congressional Candidates Debated Policy RecordsCandidates in the Second Congressional District sparred over gas tax history and infrastructure investment records.
September 28, 2026
Maine Utility Commission Staff Opposed CMP Rate HikeRegulators have recommended denying a temporary $69.3 million rate increase for Central Maine Power.
September 25, 2026
Casella Waste Filed Plans for Landfill ExpansionThe company seeks to expand its Maine facility by 61 acres to address capacity concerns.
September 23, 2026
Central Maine Power Requested $189 Million Rate HikeThe proposal aims to fund grid equipment upgrades following load-related transformer shutdowns this summer.
Coverage takes in rate filings before state regulators, outages and grid performance, rural broadband expansion, and water system quality. It reaches from the Portland area up through the rural counties where service is thinnest. Long winters and the state's dispersed population make heating costs and line maintenance recurring concerns. Renewable energy transition plans and their effect on ratepayers are now a regular part of the coverage.
