PUC to investigate CMP s handling of solar projects
April 7, 2021
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HALLOWELL, Maine (AP) Maine’s utility regulators have formally launched an investigation into Central Maine Power s handling of solar projects.
The Maine Public Utilities Commission s unanimous decision Tuesday follows an uproar over CMP s warning that connecting solar projects to the grid may be more costly than expected. Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Renewable Energy Association were among those pressing for an investigation.
CMP sent emails to the developers of solar power projects warning of additional costs because of unanticipated problems in connecting to the grid.
But the utility quickly backtracked amid strong criticism, and said it had found faster and less costly ways to get solar energy onto the grid.
PUC to investigate CMP s handling of solar projects
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