Electric Bills in New England: Mixed News for Consumers as Costs Shift
TL;DR
Starting this July, many Mainers will see a decrease in one portion of their electric bills while another portion goes up. Central Maine Power (CMP) has announced a reduction in the standard offer electricity supply rate, resulting in lower costs for customers. However, at the same time, CMP is implementing a rate increase for the delivery portion of the bill, which covers the cost of maintaining and operating the power grid. The changes are expected to impact customers' overall electric bills.
- Portion of many Mainers' electric bills going down as another portion goes up this July WGME
- Amid rising electric bills, a decrease in the cost of supply will soften the blow for many Press Herald
- Eversource and UI electricity price drop in CT less than expected CT Insider
- Lower electric rate begins Saturday for many Eversource customers in Mass. WCVB Boston
- Average Maine power bills could be $5 less starting in July NEWS CENTER Maine
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