Your Voice Matters on CMP’s Rate Hike

Central Maine Power wants to raise electricity prices over the next five years. That means your bill could go up — unless you speak up!

This year, CMP filed a proposed five-year rate increase that would increase monthly bills by about $35.

The utility said it wants to raise its annual revenue by $427 million in order to hire full time employees, including 200 line workers, and upgrade its systems to improve reliability and lower storm recovery costs.

Any new rates, once decided upon, will take effect in October of 2026.

Maine’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is deciding whether to approve this rate hike, and they want to hear from the public — that means you!

There are two chances to share your thoughts in person:

📍 October 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
5 Park Street, Freeport, ME

📍 October 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Maine Public Utilities Commission
26 Katherine Drive, Hallowell, ME

Can’t make it in person? No problem! You can join online or send in your comments in writing.

Click here to learn how to join virtually
OR
Click here to submit your thoughts to the PUC in writing (https://mpuc-cms.maine.gov/CQM.Public.WebUI/Comments/PublicComments.aspx?CaseNumber=2025-00218)

If that link does not bring you directly to the public comment submission page, please follow these steps:

1. Go to https://www.maine.gov/mpuc/
2. Click “Public Comments” in the upper right corner of the website
3. Enter Case Number: 2025-00218
4. Complete the required fields including your thoughts on CMP’s requested rate increase

This is your chance to speak up before your electricity rates go up!