缅因州拒绝CMP提出的提高费率的建议; Versant Power 客户在2026年每月要增加11美元。 Maine rejects CMP's proposed rate hike; Versant Power customers face $11 monthly increase in 2026.

缅因州公共事业委员会一致否决了中央缅因电力公司提出的五年一次费率上调方案，该方案将在五年内每月平均提高住宅账单35美元。 The Maine Public Utilities Commission has unanimously rejected Central Maine Power’s proposed five-year rate hike, which would have raised average residential bills by $35 per month over five years. 委员们提到对可负担性、缺乏长期电网计划以及费率支付人保护不足的关切。 Commissioners cited concerns over affordability, lack of a long-term grid plan, and insufficient ratepayer protections. 这一决定是在国家官员、消费者倡导者和公众的强烈反对下作出的,他们认为,如果没有CMP即将出台的10年综合电网计划,该计划是过分的和没有道理的。 The decision follows strong opposition from state officials, consumer advocates, and the public, who argued the plan was excessive and unjustified without CMP’s upcoming 10-year integrated grid plan. 虽然预计明年将有新的利率申请，但尚未确定具体时间表。 While a new rate request is expected next year, no timeline has been set. 由于已批准的电力供应竞标, 班戈的Versant Power客户将从2026年1月开始平均每月增加11美元. Meanwhile, Versant Power customers in Bangor will see an average $11 monthly increase starting January 2026 due to approved electricity supply bids.