STATEMENT FROM SEN. HILL ON PUC-DECISION TO REOPEN ENERGY CONTRACT

Posted: February 25, 2015 | Energy, Utilities and Technology, News Items, Senator Hill

AUGUSTA–Assistant Democratic Leader Senator Dawn Hill. who serves on the state’s Energy and Utilities Committee released the following statement in response to the Maine Public Utilities Commission’s decision to reopen the bidding process for two long-term energy contracts that were previously approved by the PUC.

“Shame on the PUC and Gov. LePage for once again yanking the welcome mat out from under two substantial businesses. Broken promises like these do nothing to reassure business that their capital is welcome here. In fact, decisions like these tarnish our reputation and scare off future opportunities.”

The two projects would lower electric prices for Maine consumers by $69 million.