Case Details

- Case Details:

Case Number:

2016-00120

Case Status:

Closed

Utility/Industry Type :

Electric

Utility/Industry Subtype :

Transmission and Distribution Utilities (T and Ds)

Case Type :

COMMISSION INITIATED

Case Subtype :

INQUIRY

Pertaining to Utility/Company :

CENTRAL MAINE POWER COMPANY^MAINE T&D'S

Case Title :

COMMISSION INITIATED INQUIRY INTO NET ENERGY BILLING RULES (CHAPTER 313)

Initiating Filer :

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, MAINE

Case Start Date :

6/10/2016

Assigned Staff :

Beverly.Shejen,
Faith.Huntington,
Lee.Ewing,
Matthew.Rolnick,
Mitchell.Tannenbaum

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Filings (26) Data Requests (0)Public Comments (331) Active Party and Notification List (126) Assigned Staff (5)

Item No.	Date Filed	Description Of Filing	Filing Party	Filed By	No of Attachments	Deleted Filings
26	8/9/2016	Joint responsive comments	Voorhees, Dylan	Voorhees, Dylan	1
21	7/25/2016	Comments of Ethan Strimling, Mayor of Portland and Jon Hinck, Councilor	Strimling, Ethan	Strimling, Ethan	1
20	7/23/2016	Municipal Street Lighting Group (Falmouth, South Portland, & Rockland) Response To PUC Inquiry	Pritchett, Larry R.	Pritchett, Larry R.	1
19	7/22/2016	Comments of the Office of the Public Advocate	OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE	PUBLIC ADVOCATE, OFFICE OF THE	1
18	7/22/2016	Initial Update for the MPUC Solar Study Report	OTHER	Moser Esq., N. Joel	2
17	7/22/2016	Sunrun, Inc.'s Comments to Notice of Inquiry	OTHER	Moser Esq., N. Joel	7
16	7/22/2016	NRCM response to NOI	NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE	Voorhees, Dylan	3
15	7/22/2016	Comments of the Energy Freedom Coalition of America	ENERGY FREEDOM COALITION OF AMERICA	Hudson ESQ, Steve	7
14	7/22/2016	Comments from CEC	CLEAN ENERGY COLLECTIVE, LLC	Coggeshall, Charlie	1
13	7/22/2016	Emera Maine Comments	VERSANT POWER	Versant Power, Regulatory	2

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Posted By	Posted Date	Comments	Attachment(s)
Anne Romans 37 Pine Street Bucksport, ME 04416	3/10/2017	March 8, 2017 To the Public Utilities Commission in Maine: I know it is the source of some debate but it seems to me that in a time when we need to use less carbon fuel it is important to support the use of solar panels. I understand that you are ceasing to support energy rebates for people who have solar panels and food sner-Qv back Into the system	image22996.pdf
hoglund thorndile maine 04986	11/1/2016	To the PUC Comment:I would like to comment on net metering changes. The proposed net metering changes would be negative for non solar rate payers, solar rate payers, small business, municipalities, energy independence in Maine and the environment. Therefore I would suggest, at the very least a more in depth study of what the impacts of the changes would be before any implementation, would be prudent.
Paul Buckley 11 Third Hill Dr Stockton Springs, ME 04981 Email ID: paul.j.buckley@me.com Phone No.: (207) 504-1783	10/17/2016	I am a physician. Eight years ago I built a well insulated home and drive an electric car. I am a taxpayer and energy consumer (50kW/day). I would like to secure my energy costs going into retirement. I was about to invest in a neighboring solar farm but stopped when the energy bill did not pass and with the prospect of the current proposed rule I will not pursue this investment further. This ruling has stiffled my investment and impairs my financial security. The creators of the farm is a small family business on the town next to mine and now they will not receive my business. These are consequences of your choices. Most consumers are not in a position to pre-buy their future energy but would benefit from the lower costs of distributed energy generation. We will all benefit from renewable low emmission energy generation. As a government body I expect you to foster the growth of industries that reduce cost off essential services to all state residents. I also expect you to strive to promote a healthy environment for our citizens. Please keep these expectations in mind as you respond to the feedback on this proposed rule.
Lois Winter 50 Alden Circle Portland, ME 04102 Email ID: lwinter@maine.rr.com	10/11/2016	To: All PUC Commissioners Subject: Objection to Maine PUCs proposed rules discouraging solar energy production Date: October 8, 2016	Message.docx
Jennifer MacDonald ME Email ID: cemacd@maine.rr.com	10/11/2016	I am writing today to express my deep dismay at your decision to weaken solar energy net metering. Why would you do this? Because you are beholden to oil and coal????? The solar energy field is only growing, provides jobs to this sorry state (my son is a PV panel installer), and is the RIGHT thing to do for our planet. Let the Legislature decide what is best for Maine. It saddens and angers me that you aren't doing what is best for Maine, Mainers and the planet. Get out of the way, and let's see Maine join states like Massachusetts and New Jersey that are solar leaders. Let's not go backward, let's move forward.
Charles Adam Spanger 99 Beech Ridge Road Scarborough, ME04074 Email ID:charlesspanger@gmail.com Phone No. :207-232-3135	10/5/2016	PUC Commissioners: I am a very happy owner of a solar electric with heatpump system at my home in Scarborough. I am dismayed to see that you are phasing out the very aspect of the solar program that promotes the growth of the industry: net metering. I get a 15 year stay, but new customers have less incentive to go forward.. It seems your intention must be to delay the growth of alternative energy in Maine. Neighboring states have solar friendly rules and far faster growth in the job plentiful solar sector. The old simple rules of supply and demand without subsidy can no longer apply in the age of climate change. Besides you just decided to subsidize the fracked gas industry by making rate payers pay for a new pipeline. Where is the neutrality? Please retract this draft ruling and help us join our 21st century partners around the world trying to create a sustainable energy future. You play an important role in moving forward or not.
Laura Williams Falmouth, ME	9/1/2016	When we installed our home solar array in 2011, we made a significant investment in cleaner air and reduced fossil fuel usage, actions that help our neighbors locally and regionally. We invested partly in response to state incentives and a rate structure, NEB, that would ensure us a return on our investment in a reasonable time. Changes to NEB would not only punish solar adopters while everybody else continues to benefit at our expense, they would also deter potential adopters. Solar generators send energy to the grid at peak usage times (summer afternoons) so that Central Maine Power doesn?t buy at high prices, and they allow regional utilities and ratepayers to avoid new generation costs. The Maine Distributed Solar Valuation Study lists many avoided market costs and societal benefits of solar distributed generation. NEB recognizes these benefits. The hostility of regulators and CMP to NEB will drive solar customers to disconnect from the grid and rely on battery or other storage methods. As the cost of storage drops, staying connected to the grid is less necessary and attractive. If an installation goes off-grid, its benefits will be unmeasured and the state will take longer to reach statutory goals. We are currently pricing storage systems so that we can avoid CMP and an antagonistic regulatory environment.
Judith Forbes 5 Juniper Rd Brunswick, ME 04011-3417 Email ID: jmforbes26@yahoo.com	8/16/2016	Aug 16, 2016 Maine Public Utilities Commission ME Dear Commission, Please reject any attempt to get rid of net metering in Maine. Net metering is an important policy for expanding rooftop solar in Maine, since it makes renewable energy more accessible and affordable. Rooftop solar is a key part of Maine transitioning away from fossil fuels and toward a 100% renewable future. Taking away net metering makes it harder for people to recoup costs from installing panels on their homes, since they would no longer be able to subtract energy they'd fed into the grid from energy they'd used from the grid. Instead of removing this renewable energy incentive, we should lift the current cap on rooftop solar net metering so that the benefits of rooftop solar can expand to more Maine households. I urge you to reject Governor LePage's proposal to get rid of net metering. Sincerely, Judith Forbes 5 Juniper Rd Brunswick, ME 04011-3417 jmforbes26@yahoo.com
Alex Mendelsohn 164 Sea Rd Kennebunk, ME 04043-7321 Email ID: alexmm@roadrunner.com	8/16/2016	Aug 15, 2016 Maine Public Utilities Commission ME Dear Commission, Do NOT get rid of net metering in Maine. Net metering is important for expanding solar. Screw the fossil fuel mentality. Transition away! I urge you to reject Governor LePage's proposal to get rid of net metering. Sincerely, Alex Mendelsohn 164 Sea Rd Kennebunk, ME 04043-7321 alexmm@roadrunner.com
Suzanne Malis-Andersen 24 Silver Rdg Veazie, ME 04401-7085 Email ID: malismermaid@aol.com	8/16/2016	Aug 15, 2016 Maine Public Utilities Commission ME Dear Commission, Please reject any attempt to get rid of net metering in Maine. Net metering is an important policy for expanding rooftop solar in Maine, since it makes renewable energy more accessible and affordable. Rooftop solar is a key part of Maine transitioning away from fossil fuels and toward a 100% renewable future. Taking away net metering makes it harder for people to recoup costs from installing panels on their homes, since they would no longer be able to subtract energy they'd fed into the grid from energy they'd used from the grid. Instead of removing this renewable energy incentive, we should lift the current cap on rooftop solar net metering so that the benefits of rooftop solar can expand to more Maine households. I urge you to reject Governor LePage's proposal to get rid of net metering. Sincerely, Aug 15, 2016 Maine Public Utilities Commission ME Dear Commission, Please reject any attempt to get rid of net metering in Maine. Net metering is an important policy for expanding rooftop solar in Maine, since it makes renewable energy more accessible and affordable. Rooftop solar is a key part of Maine transitioning away from fossil fuels and toward a 100% renewable future. Taking away net metering makes it harder for people to recoup costs from installing panels on their homes, since they would no longer be able to subtract energy they'd fed into the grid from energy they'd used from the grid. Instead of removing this renewable energy incentive, we should lift the current cap on rooftop solar net metering so that the benefits of rooftop solar can expand to more Maine households. I urge you to reject Governor LePage's proposal to get rid of net metering. Sincerely, Suzanne Malis-Andersen 24 Silver Rdg Veazie, ME 04401-7085 malismermaid@aol.com 24 Silver Rdg Veazie, ME 04401-7085 malismermaid@aol.com

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Notification List Active Party List

Name of Person/Company	Representing Company	Mailing Address	Email/Phone/Fax
Abello MR, Thomas		14 Maine Street, Suite 401 Brunswick ME 04011	Email ID: tabello@tnc.org Phone Ph: 207-687-4843 Fax:
Adelberg, Arthur		PO Box 952 Biddeford ME 04005	Email ID: adelberg100@gmail.com Phone Ph: 202-380-6514 Fax:
Agnew, Mark			Email ID: magnew@eei.org Phone Fax:
AnderBois, Sue		250 Summer St, 5th Floor Boston MA 02210	Email ID: sanderbois@necec.org Phone Fax:
Baker, George		235 Promendate St Providence RI 02908	Email ID: bchatham@vcharge-energy.com Phone Fax:
Barnes, Justin			Email ID: regtrackdsire@gmail.com Phone Fax:
Barnes, Justin		3100 Harrison Blvd Raleigh NC 27603	Email ID: jbarnes@kfwlaw.com Phone Fax:
Bath, William		PO Box 1424 Kennebunkport ME 04046	Email ID: abath123@roadrunner.com Phone Ph: 207-967-8427 Fax:
Beck, Matthew		16 Old Winthrop Road Manchester ME 04351	Email ID: matt@ibew1837.org Phone Ph: 207-623-1030 Fax: Fax: 207-621-8384
Bickerman, Karen		151 Capitol Street, Suite 1 Augusta ME 04330 6262	Email ID: karen.bickerman@efficiencymaine.com Phone Ph: 207-213-4156 Fax: Fax: 207-213-4153

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Staff Name	Role
Ewing, Lee	Staff Analyst
Huntington, Faith	Staff Analyst
Rolnick, Matthew	Staff Analyst
Shejen, Beverly	Support Staff
Tannenbaum, Mitchell	Staff Analyst

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