AUGUSTA, Maine — *EDITORIAL NOTE: The video above was created on 02-09-22
Maine lawmakers are contemplating the creation of a reduction program to assist residents who’re having problem paying electrical energy payments.
The proposal from Democratic Sen. Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic would require the Maine Public Utilities Fee to create an electrical utility reduction program for low-income Mainers.
It will additionally require the general public advocate to create a brand new fee to overview utility charges. It’s separate from reduction introduced this week.
The Maine Public Utilities Fee on Thursday authorized credit for 90,000 low-income ratepayers but it surely was a one-time giveback.