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Item No.	Date Filed	Description Of Filing	Filing Party	Filed By	No of Attachments	Deleted Filings
67	11/22/2024	PROCEDURAL ORDER (Filing Fee)	COMMISSION STAFF, CMS	COMMISSION STAFF, CMS	1
66	11/20/2024	Order on Payment of Intervenor Funding	COMMISSION STAFF, CMS	COMMISSION STAFF, CMS	1
65	11/12/2024	Intervenor Compensation - Final request for funding pursuant to Ch 840 Sec 6(C)	OUR POWER	Berry, Seth	1
64	11/1/2024	Procedural Order (Our Power Funding)	COMMISSION STAFF, CMS	COMMISSION STAFF, CMS	2
63	11/1/2024	Protective Order No. 4 (Our Power Expense Reports)	COMMISSION STAFF, CMS	COMMISSION STAFF, CMS	1
62	10/29/2024	Proposed clarifying order	OUR POWER	Berry, Seth	2
61	10/29/2024	Response to comments	OUR POWER	Berry, Seth	1
60	10/29/2024	IBEW Response	IBEW #1837	Rogers, Dick	1
59	10/28/2024	Response	CENTRAL MAINE POWER COMPANY	des Rosiers, Jared S.	1
58	10/22/2024	PROCEDURAL ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME PERIOD TO FILE FINAL REQUEST FOR INTERVENOR FUNDING	COMMISSION STAFF, CMS	COMMISSION STAFF, CMS	1

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DR Set ID	Set Description	Issue Date	No. of DR Questions	Propounded Upon	View Questions in Set	View Cover Letter/Instructions
EXM-001	EXM-001 - To CMP, Avangrid, and Iberdrola	6/25/2024	19	CENTRAL MAINE POWER COMPANY	View Questions
NRCM-001	NRCM Data Requests on Initial Testimony	6/25/2024	9	AVANGRID, INC.	View Questions
ODR-001	ODR-001	7/15/2024	11	CENTRAL MAINE POWER COMPANY	View Questions
OPA-001	OPA-001	6/25/2024	21	AVANGRID, INC.	View Questions
OURP-001	OURP-001	6/25/2024	44	AVANGRID, INC.	View Questions	View
OURP-002	OURP-002-002	6/26/2024	5	AVANGRID, INC.	View Questions

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Posted By	Posted Date	Comments	Attachment(s)
Trevor Henry 7 Blueberry Lane	9/18/2024	I just would like to applaud Commissioner Carolyn C. Gilbert for her bravery to stick up for the Maine ratepayers and citizens by doing the correct thing. Hopefully her peers can learn from her.
Kimberly Nadeau Lindlof Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce/Central Maine Growth Council 50 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901 Email ID: kimberly@midmainechamber.com Phone No.: 2078733315	9/16/2024	Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce (MMCC) has concerns that the current focus is not on Maine's power needs for its businesses but seems to be distracted by this 82% vs. 100% ownership discussion. At MMCC, we trust the PUC to govern CMP's operations given that there are 59 conditions related to CMP's operations, established in 2008, when Iberdrola maintained 100% ownership of CMP. Those conditions remain in place, and MMCC sees no risk to returning to the previously approved ownership structure as it worked fine before. What we do see is the potential impact that the largest renewable energy company in the world with 100,000 MW of installed or planned renewable energy capacity can have on Maine's clean energy future. Again, the focus should be around coming together that rather than arguing about this slight change in ownership. Mid-Maine Chamber's members are focused on reliable, affordable, electricity service -- clean whenever possible -- and that's where efforts should lie. Thank you. .
Scott McIntire 687 Head Tide Hill Rd Alna, ME 04535	9/16/2024	I understand that Our Power Maine, as represented by Mr. Seth Berry, has been granted "Intervenor Status" and as such is crying financial hardship and requesting substantial compensation from we the Tax Payers via the PUC. This is outrageous! Our Power was soundly discredited in the last election (by a 2 to 1 margin) and their financial hardship is a direct result of how bad they did at the ballot box, how lousy their ideas are, and the resultant inability to raise donations. I urge the PUC to save the Tax Payers of Maine from this extortion and turn down this craven self interested request -- which no doubt would only go to fund more bad ideas from Mr. Berry, Mr. Hempling, and the other folks over at Our Power.
Raymond Hinckley 60 Estates Dr # 1 Manchester, ME 04351	9/14/2024	There was an article in the Press Herald awhile ago about how the PUC is overloaded. Reopening this whole question of whether Ibedrola can own Avangrid seems like a waste of time. Been there done that.
Matthew Marks Cornerstone Government Affairs on Behalf of AGC Maine 77 Sewall Street, Second Floor Cornerstone Government Affairs Email ID: mmarks@cgagroup.com Phone No.: 2075303001	9/13/2024	The following comments are submitted on behalf of the Associated General Contractors of Maine (AGC Maine) on docket # 2024-00117. AGC Maine is a statewide construction trade association. AGC Maine agrees with the Maine Public Utilities Commission's (PUC) initial decision to waive the process in this exemption request and believes that a prolonged and litigated process is unnecessary. Recently, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), approved Iberdrola's acquisition of the remaining 18.4 percent of the outstanding shares of Avangrid. AGC Maine believes the PUC has the capacity and authority to adequately evaluate and determine the outcome of the request and continue to provide the necessary oversight of the utility. The existing docket provides an opportunity for both intervenors and members of the public to post comments that can be considered by the PUC's staff and Commissioners. A full litigation of the transfer is not warranted and appears to be based on a political agenda rather than the practical application of precedence in these matters. Given the PUC's depth of knowledge and experience in regulating the utility we feel they are best suited to determine if additional liabilities existed that would impact both consumers and industry partners in this matter. Some opponents have described the waiver as a "free pass" but that ignores and discredits the regulatory body charged with review. As a regulated industry, the process of staff reviews and the experience of the Commission is fully capable of providing the necessary inquiries. AGC Maine also believes that providing "funded intervenor status" for Our Power, given their past ability to raise funds, was unwarranted, we still remain confident in this process and the PUC as the regulatory authority will hold the utility accountable and provide the necessary due diligence.
Kim Whitman 112 Scribner Hill Rd Readfield Maine 04355 Email ID: Kimawhitman@aol.com Phone No.: 207 592 3137	9/13/2024	Comment: Iberdrola already owns almost all of Avangrid. I don't see how owning an extra 10 or 20% makes any difference at all. Our Power and their supporters say this represents some sort of change in control, but doesn't Ibedrola already "control" Avangrid?
Jennifer Buker Central Maine Power Edison Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 Email ID: jennifer.buker@cmpco.com Phone No.: 207-712-8182	9/13/2024	Can we focus on the benefit of Iberdrola ownership? Iberdrola is the largest renewable energy company in the world with 100,000 MW of installed or planned renewable energy capacity. The company has also invested $3 billion in Maine's power grid. I would argue those facts are more important to CMP customers than whether Iberdrola owns 82% or 100% of CMP. Let's lean into the benefit of cleaner energy and a stronger, more resilient grid under Iberdrola ownership. That seems a better idea than creating confusion among customers and a longer, more costly regulatory proceeding to decide whether to return to a business model that has been previously approved.
Leona Michelsen Central Maine Power Company 83 Edison Drive Augusta, ME 04330 Email ID: Leona.Michelsen@cmpco.com Phone No.: 207-242-2523	9/13/2024	As a nearly life-long Mainer and a long-time employee of Central Maine Power (38 years), I am struck by the lack of focus on what really matters here. First and foremost, CMP is a regulated utility. In 2008, the PUC established conditions to ensure that CMP customers would not be harmed by Iberdrola's ownership. Those conditions remain in place, and, in fact, the Company is simply seeking to return to an ownership structure that was previously approved with these conditions. What should matter to our politicians and others trying to influence this decision is Mainers and their energy experience. CMP is a locally-managed Company full of hard-working Mainers that show up every day - even during the worst storms - to make sure customers have the power they need. Our parent Company supports our mission with $3 billion of investments in our power grid. That's what matters to customers.
Deb Fahy Third Act Maine 56 Middle Street, Hallowell, ME 04347 Phone No.: 207-446-4164	9/9/2024	Iberdrola's plans to buy out Avangrid and take the company private would be a sketchy deal for Maine people. It is especially concerning for those of us who are customers of CMP and have felt the impact of decisions based on corporate profit rather than reliability and customer service. It is extremely alarming that Avangrid would no longer report its financial information to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This would be an enormous loss for public transparency, making it even harder for the public, reporters, and regulators to hold our utilities to account. 100% ownership by Iberdrola, one of the biggest energy companies in the world, would be a black box. We are all well aware that corporate interests seldom align with the public good. The Maine PUC has a responsibility to fully investigate and understand the implications for CMP customers, including low-income families and local business owners, over the short and long term. It's clear that this $2.5 billion deal was not concocted with the interests of Maine ratepayers in mind. If it does not benefit the people of Maine it should not allowed to go forward. Thank you for the opportunity to share my opinion on this matter.
Daniel Oppenheim 120 Woodville Rd Falmouth, ME 04105	9/6/2024	I am a physician who has practiced in Maine for 35 years. I am particularly concerned about the effects of the growing climate crisis on human health, particularly the most vulnerable among us. Ever since CMP was bought by out-of-state corporations, Maine citizens have faced significant challenges, which seem to serve the interests of profit-motivated companies rather than the citizens of this state. So, the last thing the Public Utilities Commission needs to do is give the green light for the proposed takeover of CMP's parent company without fully scrutinizing the impact on Maine people, businesses, and our environment. In recent years, winter storms, fueled by climate change, have wreaked havoc on our outdated grid, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage - all charged to Maine ratepayers. At the same time, huge amounts of "dark money" are being funneled into Maine to fund disinformation campaigns against renewable energy sources such as off-shore wind and solar. If CMP is fully privatized, what little transparency as to the sources of these funds is likely to disappear completely. The Public Utilities Commission needs to stand up to these corporate interests and guard the needs of everyday Maine families. They need to make sure the interests of Maine ratepayers are served by this corporate deal. I urge the PUC to fully investigate the impact this privatization scheme will have on Maine people.

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Notification List Active Party List

Name of Person/Company	Representing Company	Mailing Address	Email/Phone/Fax
Albert, Eben M		254 Commercial St Portland ME 04101	Email ID: ealbert@pierceatwood.com Phone Ph: 207-791-1282 Fax:
Alexander, Barbara Reid		44 Beech Street Hallowell ME 04347	Email ID: barbalexand@gmail.com Phone Ph: 207-458-1049 Fax:
Alexander, Nicholas Isaac		690 McGrath Pond Rd Belgrade ME 04917	Email ID: 690nicholas@gmail.com Phone Ph: 207-649-6769 Fax:
Ancel, Charlotte			Email ID: charlotte.ancel@avangrid.com Phone Fax:
Anderson III, Alf		53 Baxter Blvd Portland ME 04101	Email ID: aanderson@aarp.org Phone Fax:
Anderson, Bruce		110 Turnpike Road Suite 212 Westborough MA 01581	Email ID: banderson@nepga.org Phone Ph: 617-817-6774 Fax:
Atre, Chinmayee		ME	Email ID: chinmayyee@londonecoomics.com Phone Fax:
Bahn, Andrew		399 Park Ave New York NY 10022	Email ID: Andrew.Bahn@mlp.com Phone Ph: 212-841-4214 Fax:
Balakumar, Nikhil			Email ID: nbalakumar@strategen.com Phone Fax:
Banark, Katie			Email ID: kbanark@lspower.com Phone Fax:

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Staff Name	Role
Asfahl, Amanda	Staff Analyst
Coleman, Sarah	Hearing Examiner
Coty, Dale	Support Staff
Davidson, Derek	Reviewer
Healy, Nora	Hearing Examiner
Lewia, Ashley	Support Staff
Lohrman, William	Staff Analyst
Simmons, Michael	Staff Analyst
Smith, Lucretia	Staff Analyst
Turner, Bradley	Staff Analyst

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Name of Person/Company	Representing Company	Mailing Address	Email/Phone/Fax
Berry, Seth	OUR POWER	1245 River Rd Bowdoinham ME 04008	Email ID: bhamberry@gmail.com Phone Ph: 207-522-1609 Fax:
Harwood, William	OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE	ME	Email ID: william.harwood@maine.gov Phone Fax:
Harwood, William S.	OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE	103 Water Street 3rd Flr Hallowell ME 04347	Email ID: william.harwood@maine.gov Phone Ph: 207-624-3680 Fax:
Mahoney, Scott	IBERDROLA RENEWABLES, LLC	52 farm view drive New Gloucester ME 04336	Email ID: Scott.mahoney@iberdrolausa.com Phone Ph: 207-688-6363 Fax:
Marshall, Brian	OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE	State House Station #112 Augusta ME 04333 0112	Email ID: Brian.T.Marshall@maine.gov Phone Ph: 207-624-3684 Fax:
Martin, Susana	AVANGRID, INC.	125 High St, 6th Floor Boston MA 02110	Email ID: susana.martin@avangrid.com Phone Fax:
Murray, Peter L	OUR POWER	75 Pearl Street Portland ME 04101	Email ID: pmurray@mpmlaw.com Phone Ph: 207-523-8220 Fax:
Regulatory Administration, Debra Mills	CENTRAL MAINE POWER COMPANY	83 Edison Drive Augusta ME 04336	Email ID: CMPRegAdmin@avangrid.com Phone Ph: 207-242-8438 Fax: Fax: 207-621-4714
Rogers, Dick	IBEW #1837	ME	Email ID: union@ibew1837.org Phone Fax:
Rogers, Dick	IBEW #1837	84 Rockwood Estates West Gardiner ME 04345	Email ID: gyha1@aol.com Phone Ph: 207-441-6766 Fax: