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Central Maine Power Company controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Central Maine Power fined $360,000 over testing violation

    Fine or penalty

    Central Maine Power was assessed a $360,000 fine for an apparent transmission-system testing violation. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the penalty. CMP said it self-reported the incidents, cooperated with the investigation, and updated training on its processes and equipment performance.

    Company response

    • Remediation — Central Maine Power

      We have worked with our regulators to identify the root causes and have updated training on our processes and equipment performance to prevent future occurrences.

    Source excerpt

    • We have worked with our regulators to identify the root causes and have updated training on our processes and equipment performance to prevent future occurrences.
    • According to the Kennebec Journal, Central Maine Power has been assessed a fine of $360,000 for an apparent transmission system testing violation. The penalty was okayed by the FERC or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
    Source

  2. 2020

    Friends of Merrymeeting Bay sues CMP over tower radar plan

    Lawsuit filed

    Friends of Merrymeeting Bay and three individuals filed a lawsuit against Central Maine Power Company over the utility's plan to install a radar system on two transmission towers. The plaintiffs alleged that the plan could have adverse health effects and could harm local wildlife. The suit was reported in July 2020.

    Source excerpt

    • A Richmond-based nonprofit is suing Central Maine Power over the company’s plans to install a radar system on two towers near Chops Point, arguing the radar could cause adverse health effects and harm local wildlife.
    • Friends of Merrymeeting Bay, a nonprofit focused on the ecosystem in the area, filed suit Tuesday.
    • Friends of Merrymeeting Bay, a nonprofit focused on the ecosystem in the area, filed suit Tuesday. Also suing are Ed Friedman, Bowdoinham resident and chair of the nonprofit, Kathleen McGee of Bowdoinham and Colleen Moore of Topsham.
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  3. 2019

    Avangrid agrees to pay $450,000 fine over reliability-standard violations

    Fine or penalty

    Avangrid agreed to pay a $450,000 fine assessed for violations of transmission standards intended to maintain regional grid reliability. The reported incidents involved CMP, New York State Electric and Gas, and Rochester Gas and Electric; the settlement still required Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval.

    Company response

    • Remediation — Avangrid

      In a statement Tuesday, Avangrid media relations manager, Ed Crowder, said the company worked with regulators to identify the root causes and updated its processes and training to prevent future occurrences.

    Source excerpt

    • The fine was assessed by the North American Electric Reliability Corp., a nonprofit organization that helps set standards for the nation’s bulk transmission system.
    • The settlement still needs to be approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
    • Avangrid, the parent company of Central Maine Power, has agreed to pay a $450,000 fine for violating transmission standards meant to maintain reliability on the region’s electric grid.
    Source