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weatherpower-outages2 years ago

Maine Floods: Restoring Power and Assessing Devastation

Central Maine Power (CMP) hopes to restore power to all its customers by Christmas after tens of thousands of Mainers were left without electricity due to a recent storm. Many residents are facing challenges without power, including damage to homes and vehicles, and the need to find alternative ways to stay warm. CMP estimates that a vast majority of customers will have power restored by Saturday, but full restoration may take until after the weekend.

weatherpower-outages2 years ago

Maine Faces Historic Storm: Gov. Mills Declares State of Civil Emergency

CMP and Versant officials in Maine discuss the challenges of restoring power after a severe storm. Both companies have been assessing the damage caused by fallen trees and downed branches, making restoration efforts harder. The extent of the widespread damage will determine the timeline for power restoration, with some areas expected to take longer due to inaccessibility. CMP has 400 line crews and 200 tree crews working, with additional crews on the way, while Versant has 95 line crews and 70 tree crews. The officials ask for patience and remind people to watch out for crews working.

utilities2 years ago

Maine Faces Communication Challenges and Infrastructure Damage Amidst Severe Storms

Central Maine Power (CMP), the state's largest utility, is facing criticism for its poor communication with customers during the restoration process following a wind and rainstorm that caused widespread power outages. CMP's outage website provided minimal information, leaving customers in the dark about when power would be restored. Some customers received text messages falsely claiming that power had been restored. CMP defended its lack of information, stating that "assessing" was critical for damage assessment before crews could respond. This is not the first time CMP has faced criticism for its communication during restoration efforts.

law2 years ago

Jury rules in favor of CMP, allows resumption of $1B power line project.

A jury has unanimously decided that Central Maine Power (CMP) acted in good faith by continuing the construction of a controversial power line corridor in Maine. The decision comes after a legal case was brought against CMP by opponents of the project, who argued that the company had violated state law by beginning construction before receiving necessary permits. Despite the ruling, the project still faces opposition from environmental groups and local residents.