Rate-setting practice for 'standard offer' power supply is costing Mainers millions
The state is the only one in New England where customers are locked into 'standard offer' prices for 12 months.
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The state is the only one in New England where customers are locked into 'standard offer' prices for 12 months.
The state is the only one in New England where customers are locked into 'standard offer' prices for 12 months.
From now through the end of the year, Maine electricity customers will pay about $200 more apiece for their power than they would have if the Public Utilities Commission negotiated
Despite 20 years of experience, allowing consumers to choose their electricity supply companies has failed to lower rates for home customers.
Allowing consumers to choose their electricity supply companies has failed to lower rates for home customers, according to recommendations given to the Legislature on Wednesday.