AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Costs: Maine regulators rejected Central Maine Power’s proposed $69.3 million temporary rate increase, saying the utility’s own decisions contributed to its rising costs. Distribution rates are expected to stay unchanged until a decision on CMP’s larger rate case in spring 2027. Heating Assistance: Nearly $38 million in federal LIHEAP funds is being released to help Maine households with winter heating bills; about $1.5 million is earmarked for tribes. The state’s average heating-fuel price is $5.97 a gallon. Workforce: A state report estimates immigrant workers support nearly 73,800 jobs in Maine. Under its modeled enforcement scenarios, workforce losses could reach 7,050 workers and cost the state as much as $3.3 billion in annual economic output. Food Innovation: Maine independent grocers and co-ops are beginning to stock Perfecta’s 3D-printed plant-based steak, chicken and whitefish patties. The company hopes to expand to larger chains by year-end. Infrastructure: MaineDOT plans Oct. 16–19 work on I-95 bridges over Broadway in Bangor, with changing lane and ramp closures as traffic shifts onto the new southbound bridge.
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