Proposal would extend program for low-income electricity customers struggling to pay bills
“Maine legislators are considering extending a low-income assistance program for electricity customers who are struggling each month to pay their bills. Maine law requires Central Maine Power and Versant Power to establish a so-called Arrearage Management Program that helps customers who’ve fallen behind in paying their bills. To participate, a customer must be in arrears of $500 or more for at least 90 days. In exchange for timely payment of the current amount due on each monthly bill, participants can be forgiven for up to 100% of the past-due amount up to a cap over 12 months.”