Stay on Top of Maine Power Outages With These Quick Links
Here is a list of some helpful links to keep you informed of the power situation during the storm.
CMP
PUC Staff Report: CMP Isn’t Responsible for Abnormally High Bills
According to the KJ the report finds that CMP's metering and billing system has been, in fact, reporting electricity usage and bill rates accurately.
Maine PUC Prepares to Assign Blame in CMP Billing Probe
It has been nearly 12 months since the Maine PUC started its probe into CMP's SmartCare billing system
Mainers Want To Kick CMP Out of The State
Aggravated with their billing system, dozens of customers are looking to banish the company from Maine.
Trees More Likely to Come Down During Tonight’s Wind & Rain
Peak wind gusts by Friday morning could be close to 50 mph here in Augusta, so be prepared and be careful.
CMP Addresses Year 2068 Power Restoration Error
Sure, we poke fun when things like this happen, but just know that we appreciate all you do for the community in times when we need you most.
As Power Outages Increase, Check CMP’s Outage Map Here
they're mostly concentrated in southern Maine, but as wind speeds increase for us, so will the likelihood of more outages.
CMP Coming Under Fire For Thousands Of Faulty Bills
This is getting ridiculous...
CMP Mistakenly Sends Notice Of Refunds To 62,000 Customers
The latest CMP mishap told 62,000 customers they will be getting a credit on their next bill. That message was only supposed to go to 122 customers.
CMP Going Under Full Investigation, Ordered by Maine PUC
Maybe they're not there and you're just standing alone in your dark dining room in your undies.
Many Mainers Will Pay More For Electricity In 2019
Are you one of them?
Still Don’t Have Power? Here’s A List of Warming Centers Across Maine
The power is out... and it might not come back for days. CMP estimates that most Mainers should have power back by Saturday - but what do you do in the meantime?
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Maine Blast From the Past: CMP’s ‘No Line Is Safe to Touch EVAH’ Commercial! [VIDEO]
We found the classic CMP commercial that everyone remembers!
Latest Info On Power Outages + More Snow Possible This Weekend
Thousands of Mainers are still without power. Check in for the latest Ice Storm of 2013 and list of emergency shelters:
Thank You To The Line Crews + Support Staff Working To Get Power Back On
As I was walking ShadowDog Christmas Eve around 6pm, I heard voices and look over to a near-by parking lot, it was five of the bucket trucks working the Augusta area regrouping and talking to dispatch. Late tonight, a friend of mine who works for CMP as ‘essential personal’ will be coming to my house to catch a few hours of sleep after working part of Christmas Day.
CMP Currently Has 226 Outages As Of 3am Dec 23
CMP gets big credit from me on ice storm related stuff. They learned many lessons in the Ice Storm of 98. As of about 3am Dec 23, CMP was reporting a total of 226 outages in their total service area. CMP does a great job of letting us know where the outages are. Check out the CMP Outage Information page right here.