Case Details

- Case Details:

Case Number:

2024-00099

Case Status:

Open

Utility/Industry Type :

Electric

Utility/Industry Subtype :

Transmission and Distribution Utilities (T and Ds)

Case Type :

COMMISSION INITIATED

Case Subtype :

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Pertaining to Utility/Company :

VERSANT POWER^CENTRAL MAINE POWER COMPANY

Case Title :

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION PROJECTS PURSUANT TO THE NORTHERN MAINE RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (P.L. 2023 C. 660)

Initiating Filer :

PUBLIC UTILITIES COM-O

Case Start Date :

5/1/2024

Assigned Staff :

Ashley.Lewia,
Benedict.Cracolici,
Dale.Coty,
Julie.Pallozzi,
liz.wyman,
Sally.Zeh,
Sarah.Coleman,
Michael.Haskell,
Bradley.Turner,
robert.a.creamer

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Filings (5) Data RequestsPublic Comments (8) Active Party and Notification List (385) Assigned Staff (10)

Item No.	Date Filed	Description Of Filing	Filing Party	Filed By	No of Attachments	Deleted Filings
5	6/19/2024	Sustainable Energy Advantage Comments on Northern Maine RFI	SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ADVANTAGE, LLC	Grace, Robert	1
4	6/13/2024	PROTECTIVE ORDER NO 1	COMMISSION STAFF, CMS	COMMISSION STAFF, CMS	1
3	6/12/2024	RFI Response June 2024 Request for Information	Ingalls, Steven	Ingalls, Steven	1
2	5/10/2024	REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND INDICATIONS OF INTEREST	COMMISSION, MPUC	COMMISSION, MPUC	1
1	5/1/2024	Letter Opening Docket	PUBLIC UTILITIES COM-O	COMMISSION, MPUC	1

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Posted By	Posted Date	Comments	Attachment(s)
David VonSeggern self 51 Emery St, Unit 1, Westbrook ME, 04092 Email ID: vonseg1@sbcglobal.net Phone No.: 7753038461	7/2/2024	see PDF attachment	comments_PUC_docket_2024-00099_VonSeggern.pdf
Tom Robichaud 911 N. Palermo Rd. Palermo, Me	6/21/2024	Maine "the way life should be" has endured enough pain and scaring from recent utility projects. If future infrastructure is required, it must be sought after on existing corridors and right of ways. Interesting 95 is already dividing the state for the cause of infrastructure. I suggest we continue to use it for more infrastructure. Stop hurting the Maine habitats the make it the vacation land. Maine has been "the way life should be" because of its resources and nature beauty. Stop developers from destroying it.
Karen Blakelock The Nature Conservancy 14 Main St #401, Brunswick, ME 04011 Email ID: karen.blakelock@tnc.org	6/21/2024	Please see attached.	TNC 2024-00099.pdf
Lisa Diffell 851 Mudgett Corinth, ME	6/21/2024	I am opposed to the renewable energy transmission line and all it's associated projects. Everyone knows it will COST Mainers , not only increased energy bills, but also ruin our beautiful state like the solar fields have.
C. Coombs Albion	6/20/2024	Please give careful consideration to eminent domain use as well as the use of towers and above ground wires. Both of these are in need of updating and thinking more forward. Landowners DO NOT receive proper compensation for the taking of their properties and burying lines is best in the long run- when truly striving to be GREEN stewards.
Sharon L Sprague 877 MUDGETT RD Email ID: ssprague14@gmail.com Phone No.: 2076319313	6/20/2024	I would like to express some concerns and recommendations regarding the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program. The project may be originating in northern Maine but the impact of this project will be seen and felt throughout the state from Aroostook County to southern Maine. I am recommending that the land used for such a project not interfere with Maine's tourism industry, landowner's property values, recreational pursuits, and the scenic value of our state. Given those concerns I am recommending that existing rights of way be utilized for this project. In addition to using existing rights of way I am recommending that consideration be given to the burial of lines as opposed to the erection of towers. This would reduce fire hazards and help protect property values and scenic resources. I recommend that any developers interested in the use of Maine land become connected with community groups who have developed grass root efforts and understand the needs and desires of people affected by such a project. And finally I would hope that Maine officials are engaging in a meaningful needs assessment and planning process inclusive of Maine residents. It does appear that many 'projects' are popping up all over the place without community engagement or consideration of current and future environmental concerns. Other states have provided examples of how projects do not have to destroy a state's scenic value, negatively impact property values and create environmental problems. I would like to see our state not kick the can down the road but rather be thoughtful and consider project impacts on our community and environment. I recommend we consult with those states who have successfully protected their state interests when we engage in planning processes and that the needs of Maine residents be prioritized as opposed to the energy needs of other states.
Chris McDonald 568 black road	6/18/2024	This northern Maine renewable energy project that is getting shoved down Mainers throats is not good for Maine and the rate payers of Maine. This project saves maybe ?MAYBE $2.33 on average if anything at all. Maine PUC you say your for the people but you are not your for big corporation and for taking people's land. Put this project that your going to shove down us Mainers throat on the highway underground there is plenty of room there and you wouldn't be taking anybody's property from them and you wouldn't be destroying the forest and you wouldn't be disrupting all the different animals natural habitat.Instead of thinking of the green money you and whoever else is involved in this project are going to make think of the people the rate payers who have to pay for this project that isn't how it should be. This "green renewable project" really is a scam to make it sound better to people in general but the only green that comes from this project is the green going in whoever is involved pockets. PUT THESE LINES ON THE HIGHWAY USE STATE OR FEDERAL LAND. THERE IS NO REASON WHY YOU CANT USE THE HIGHWAY YOU GUYS JUST WOULD RATHER TAKE PEOPLES LAND.
CLAYTON DAN MCKAY Ratepayer 35 Bruce Tibbetts Drive Dixfield ME 04224 Email ID: mckaydan2@gmail.com Phone No.: 12074410479	5/15/2024	Why haven't you inserted the public comments from case # 2021-00369 to this extension of the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Develpment Program ?

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Notification List Active Party List

Name of Person/Company	Representing Company	Mailing Address	Email/Phone/Fax
Abbott, Charles Lincoln		12 Mill Brook Road Plainfield CT 06374	Email ID: cabbott@greenleaf-power.com Phone Ph: 916-596-2503 Fax:
Abradi, Richard		35 Hartford Street Rumford ME 04276	Email ID: Richard.Abradi@catalystpaper.com Phone Ph: 207-369-2823 Fax:
Akers, Keith		250 West 57th Street Suite 701 New York NY 10107	Email ID: keith@syncarpha.com Phone Ph: 513-237-1749 Fax:
Albert, Eben M		PO Box 9729 Portland ME 04104 5029	Email ID: ealbert@bernsteinshur.com Phone Ph: 207-228-7364 Fax:
Allegretti, Dan		ME	Email ID: daniel.w.allegretti@constellation.com Phone Fax:
Allen, Chad		PO Box 1000 Pittsfield ME 04967	Email ID: callen@cianbro.com Phone Ph: 207-553-2735 Fax:
Aronson, George		ME	Email ID: GARONSON@CRMCX.COM Phone Fax:
Assistant, Smith Legal LLC		P.O. 5418 4 Wabon Street, Suite 1 Augusta ME 04332 5418	Email ID: Assistant@smithlawmaine.com Phone Ph: 207-480-1543 Fax: Fax: 207-480-1532
Bailey, Ryan		55 Technology Drive Suite 102 Lowell MA 01851	Email ID: rbailey@borregosolar.com Phone Ph: 508-240-4256 Fax:
Baker, George		ME	Email ID: GBAKER@HBS.EDU Phone Fax:

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Staff Name	Role
Coleman, Sarah	Hearing Examiner
Coty, Dale	Support Staff
Cracolici, Benedict	Staff Analyst
Creamer, Robert	Hearing Examiner
Haskell, Michael	Staff Analyst
Lewia, Ashley	Support Staff
Pallozzi, Julie	Staff Analyst
Turner, Bradley	Staff Analyst
Wyman, Liz	Reviewer
Zeh, Sally	Reviewer

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