Bracing for record enrollment growth, commission nearly doubles low income energy funding

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 675

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The Maine Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday approved a milestone $40.5 million for the state’s Low Income Assistance Program, nearly doubling its budget as officials prepare for a surge in enrollment after expanding automatic electricity bill discounts for low-income households.

It’s the largest allocation the program has ever had, and nearly twice as much as the budget for the program’s current year. Maine Public Advocate Heather Sanborn said the support for LIAP is particularly important …

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