CMP customers say energy prices already too high, urge commission to reject rate hike

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 1,350

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Central Maine Power customers, already struggling to pay for electricity, are urging the Public Utilities Commission to reject the utility’s latest proposed rate increase.

Roughly 100 people filled the room at Lewiston Public Library Tuesday night for the second and final public hearing in CMP’s latest rate case before the commission.

“Every time I look at their bill, it’s more expensive, and every time I look at my check, it’s smaller,” said Crystal Ward, a …

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