Coverage dated October 1, 2026 to October 2, 2026

Low-income Mainers auto-enrolled for electric discounts

Headline from Bangor Daily News

CMP customers could receive up to 81% off of their bill, and Versant customers could save up to 83%.

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3 articles, oldest first.

Portland Press Herald
Thousands of eligible Mainers to automatically receive discounts on electric bills (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Oct 1, 2026
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Depending on income level and utility provider, the affected ratepayers could see anywhere from 17% to more than 80% off their monthly charges, Gov. Janet Mills announced.
Bangor Daily News
Low-income Mainers auto-enrolled for electric discounts (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Oct 2, 2026
Bangor Daily News's feed description
CMP customers could receive up to 81% off of their bill, and Versant customers could save up to 83%.

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