Rising electric bills lead to state scrutiny — but little relief for residents

By: Kevin Hardy

Outlets: Stateline

Published: December 10, 2025

Words: 1,604

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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The last time the Maine Public Utilities Commission considered an electricity price hike, the proposal received fewer than 90 comments from the public.

Three years later, amid skyrocketing energy prices, more than 800 people weighed in on the plan, showing up to public hearings and even protesting outside.

The commission last month ultimately rejected the proposal that would have raised bills by about $35 per month for customers of Central Maine Power, the state’s …

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