STATEWIDE -- Central Maine Power has filed a 5 year, 1.4 billion spending plan with the Public Utilities Commission.

CMP is seeking to increase it’s revenue over this period by more than 438 million dollars.

The Public Utilities Commission says if approved, the plan would lead to substantial increases in electric rates for customers beginning October 2026.

PUC advocate Heather Sanborn is expressing concern and is urging Mainers to participate in the review process.

Sanborn says quote "This is an enormous increase. At a time when many families are already struggling to afford their bills, CMP’s proposal asks Mainers to pay even more. We need to ensure electricity distribution costs don’t spiral out of control.”

Two hearings have been scheduled.

The first is at the Hilton Garden Inn

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