We love Summer in Maine. After all we suffered through a long, cold winter…we deserve a chance to enjoy the splendors of a Maine summer. The Electricity Maine outreach team will out and about in July. We hope you’ll stop by to see us, or perhaps wave to us in one of the many parades we’ll…
On the off chance you missed it, Summer officially began on Saturday, June 21 at 6:51 am (EDT). The Old Farmer’s Almanac is a great source of fun weather related information…but not a great source for tips on how to conserve energy and keep costs down while keeping cool. If you haven’t already gone rummaging through…
Deregulation and energy choice has saved New England consumers a substantial amount of money. Choice has brought competition, which has meant more options and savings because companies need to compete for the consumer’s dollar. Unfortunately, there are always companies that taint the otherwise good image of an industry by operating with their own best interests…
A Chicago Illinois utility watchdog group, the Citizen’s Utility Board, received considerable media coverage for their analysis of business practices of some electricity supply companies. Highlights of the report include: 150% increase in customer complaints Many complaints related to customers signing up for low introductory rates that are switched to a variable rate plans without…
Recently, many Mainers have received multiple mailings from new Competitive Electricity Suppliers in Maine. These mailers tout low, fixed introductory rates, usually for 6 months. What these mailer don’t highlight is that these rates become variable after the introductory period. Under variable rate plans, consumers in other states have seen their power bill go up…
Electricity Maine joined forces with the Portland Sea Dogs to recognize The Maine Civil Rights Team project and Civil Rights teams from across Maine. More than 600 students and advisers from across the state were recognized on the field and had the opportunity to meet players prior the May 9th game. Electricity Maine’s Power to…
The owners of Electricity Maine announced that 7 Core Power to Help non-profit partners will each receive $20,000. These organizations include: Good Shepherd Food Bank, The Programs of Camp Susan Curtis, the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, Tedford Housing, St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, Preble Street, New Beginnings. “Partnerships with for profit companies are extremely important…
Over the last several years, many states have taken the proactive steps to deregulate, or open up, electricity supply to Competitive Electricity Suppliers like Provider Power. This deregulation has divided the utility company monopolies by separating the supply of energy from its distribution, creating the opportunity for a competitive marketplace with more options and lower…
Electricity Maine is pleased to announce their newest Power to Help Partner, Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin. The organization’s mission is to provide free, one-on-one tutoring and other educational services to help adults in Androscoggin County acquire the basic reading, writing, and math skills they need to enhance their lives and achieve their personal goals. The Electricity Maine…
As part of our commitment to the Maine community, Electricity Maine created the Power to Help Fund to support local non-profit organizations. To better educate the community about the work of these non-profits, Electricity Maine is focusing on a specific non-profit or cause each month. In April, Electricity Maine will feature three of it’s non-profit…
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