Welcome to the Maine Public Utilities Commission website
Our mission is to serve Maine by balancing access to safe and reliable utility services with rates that are just and reasonable for customers and public utilities, while minimizing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Calendar
| Date | Meeting Details | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Deliberations Audio/Video | 9:00 AM |
| 8/11/2026 | Deliberations Audio/Video | 10:00 AM |
| 8/18/2026 | Deliberations Audio/Video | 10:00 AM |
| 8/25/2026 | Deliberations Audio/Video | 10:00 AM |
| Date | Event | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-00049 | Technical conference on Northern Utilities' Testimony and data responses | |
| 2025-00312 | Workshop | |
| 2026-00043 | CMP Distribution Rate Case - Discovery Conference re MKC-002-001 | |
| 2026-00049 | Technical Conference on Northern Testimony and data responses | |
| 2026-00188 | Hearing on CASD NO. 2025-V-00751 | |
| 2026-00173 | Bangor CGA - Technical Conference on Bangor Gas's testimony & responses | |
| 2026-00198 | Hearing Regarding CASD No. 2025-V-00759 |
Recent Orders and
Cases of Note
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2026-00049 Request for Approval of a Rate Change Pertaining to Northern Utilities Inc. dba Unitil.
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2026-00028 Request for Approval of a Rate Change for the Maine Water Company
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2025-00160 Request for Approval of Proposed Rate Increase for Casco Bay Island Transit
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2024-00191 Inquiry Regarding Improving Resiliency and Addressing Escalating Storm Costs
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2024-00111 Audit of Operations and Management Practices Pertaining to Versant Power
Important Announcements
PUBLIC WITNESS HEARINGS
The Commission will hold two Public Witness Hearings in Unitil's Rate Case:
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- 5 p.m.
- Portland City Hall
- Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- 5 p.m.
- Lewiston Public Library
In-person and remote participation is available. Please e-mail PUCPublicHearing@maine.gov to register for remote participation no later than 4 p.m. the day before each hearing.
ELECTRIC SUPPLY
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Standard Offer Electric Supply (PDF)
What You Should Know About Competitive Electricity Suppliers (CEPs)
UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
Resources to help with utility bills and conservation: www.MaineElectricHelp.com
Maine Department of Energy Resources Winter Heating Guide
FILING PUBLIC COMMENTS
You may file written comments in a Commission case via the Commission’s Case Management System. Written comments will be considered in any final Commission decision and become part of the official case file.
POLICY FOR IMPLEMENTING THE TRIBAL-STATE COLLABORATION ACT
News
- MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC WITNESS HEARINGS IN NORTHERN UTILITIES INC, dba UNITIL INC'S DISTRIBUTION RATE CASE (7/20/2026)
- MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC WITNESS HEARINGS IN CENTRAL MAINE POWER COMPANY DISTRIBUTION RATE CASE (6/3/2026)
- MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION URGES MAINERS TO CALL 811 BEFORE DIGGING (4/17/2026)
- MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC WITNESS HEARING IN MADISON ELECTRIC WORKS DISTRIBUTION RATE CASE (1/29/2026)
- MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION PROJECTS TO ADVANCE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN NORTHERN MAINE (12/19/2025)