March 1, 2023

Hallowell, Maine - The Maine Public Utilities Commission (Commission) will hold three public witness hearings in Central Maine Power Company's (CMP) distribution rate case.

Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St., Lewiston

Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at the Maine Public Utilities Commission, 26 Katherine Drive, Hallowell (Remote participation option available)

Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, 352 North St., Saco

In August 2022, CMP filed a three-year rate plan structure, citing grid reliability improvements, clean energy investments, improved storm response, and enhanced electricity usage monitoring and management tools as the drivers of a proposed increase.

Members of the public who are not a party to this case may present testimony or comments to the Commission on the issues in this proceeding. A sign language interpreter will be available for each session. Remote participation is available for the April 6 session. For more information regarding remote participation please email PUCPublicHearing@maine.gov

Additional Details: All public documents in the case are available on the Commissions Online Case Management System. Please reference Case #2022-00152 .

About the Commission

The Maine Public Utilities Commission regulates electric, telephone, water and gas utilities to ensure that Maine citizens have access to safe and reliable utility service at rates that are just and reasonable for all ratepayers, while also helping achieve reductions in state greenhouse gas emissions. Commission programs include Maine Enhanced 911 Service, gas safety and Dig Safe. Philip L. Bartlett, II serves as Chair, Randall Davis and Patrick Scully serve as Commissioners.

Learn more about the Commission at www.maine.gov/mpuc

CONTACT: Susan Faloon, Media Liaison CELL: 207-557-3704 EMAIL: susan.faloon@maine.gov