MAINE GREEN POWER TERMS OF SERVICE
Effective April 1, 2016
Background
Customers of Central Maine Power (CMP) and Emera Maine may purchase Renewable Energy
Certificates (“RECs”) associated with the generation of electricity from certain renewable energy
facilities, through the Maine Green Power Program.
By Order dated April 4, 2016 in Docket No. 2015-00339, the Maine Public Utilities Commission
(“MPUC”) selected 3Degrees Group, Inc. (“3Degrees”) to manage the Maine Green Power
program for a five-year term beginning April 1, 2016.
Enrollment
Customers of Central Maine Power or Emera Maine may elect to participate in Maine Green
Power. When you enroll in the Maine Green Power program a monthly fee will be added to your
electric bill and renewable energy will be purchased to match your participation level in the form
of RECs. You may select your level of participation from the options below.
Maine Green Power Program Pricing
Product Blocks Retail Price
Residential
1 Block (500 kWh) $8.95 per Block ($0.0179/kWh)
1/2 Block (250 kWh) $4.95 per 1/2 Block ($0.0198/kWh)
Commercial
1 Block (500 kWh) < 5 MWh per month purchase $8.95 per Block ($0.0179/kWh)
1 Block (500 kWh) > 5 MWh per month purchase $6.45 per Block ($0.0129/kWh)
You will remain a customer with your current electric distribution company. Your electricity will
continue to be delivered via CMP’s or Emera Maine’s distribution network, and CMP or Emera
Maine will continue to send you your monthly bill and provide energy-related emergency
response. Enrolling in the Maine Green Power program does not interfere with your pre-existing
electric service from CMP, Emera Maine or any other provider, and all costs associated with your
purchase under this Maine Green Power Terms of Service (“Agreement”) are in addition to your
standard rates for delivery and generation services. Your Maine Green Power participation does
not change your electric service agreement and you may change your electric service agreement
without altering your Maine Green Power participation.
Renewable Energy Sourcing
When you sign up for Maine Green Power, RECs for Maine Green Power will be sourced from
renewable resourcesin Maine such as hydroelectric, solar, wind, and biomass, as defined in M.R.S.
§3210(2)(C). Maine Green Power will include RECs that meet (a) the Maine Class 1 definition,
2 which includes wind, solar, and biomass from “new” or refurbished post September 1, 2005
facilities; or (b) the Maine Class 2 definition, see M.R.S. §3210(2)(B-4). Over the course of any
calendar year for which you are enrolled, RECs generated during that calendar year, the six month
prior to that calendar year, or three months following that calendar year will be delivered on your
behalf to fully equal the total number of RECs that you purchased.
If the Weighted Average Price of Maine located RECs is greater than $6.50/REC; then 3Degrees
may supply RECs from NEPOOL-registered resources outside of Maine. If the weighted average
price of program eligible, NEPOOL located RECs is greater than $6.50/REC; then, subject to
MPUC approval, REC supply may be procured from any state that contains a portion of the PJM
interconnect territory.
Billing and Payment
Your renewable energy charge will appear as an additional line item on your electric bill. The rate
for participation in the Maine Green Power program has been fixed at the current rates until 2021.
There are no fees to enroll in the Maine Green Power program.
Amendment and Cancellation Policy
You will remain enrolled in Maine Green Power unless you provide notice that you wish to cancel
your enrollment. You may cancel at any time, for any reason, without penalty. You have until
midnight of the third business day after the day on which you enrolled in the program to cancel
your initial enrollment before service begins. 3Degrees may cancel or amend this Agreement with
thirty days of prior notice for any reason without penalty. In such case, you will be provided all
RECs that you have paid for or be refunded money paid for undelivered RECs.
Cancellation of this Agreement will not cause the termination of your electric service. To cancel,
contact us at 207-747-2414, email at [email protected], or write a letter requesting to
cancel your Maine Green Power participation, including name, address, phone number, and
account number, addressed to Maine Green Power, P.O. Box 6806, Portland, ME 04103.
Annual Report
Maine Green Power will issue an annual report specifying the mix of renewable resources used
in the Maine Green Power program. These annual reports and all documents governing the
Maine Green Power program are available at megreenpower.com or in MPUC docket number
2015-00339, which is available at
https://mpuccms.maine.gov/CQM.Public.WebUI/ExternalHome.aspx.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding Maine Green Power, any of these
Terms and Conditions, or would like to contact us for any reason, including comments,
complaints, or changes to your enrollment status, you may call (855) 234-0188, email at
[email protected], or write a letter requesting to cancel your Maine Green Power
participation, including name, address, phone number, and account number, addressed Maine
Green Power, P.O. Box 6806, Portland, ME 04103.3
Your transmission and distribution utility (CMP or Emera Maine) will remain your contact for
general billing inquiries, or electric-related emergencies such as power outages.
The Maine Public Utilities Commission may be contacted at (207) 287-3831.
Other Provisions
All matters affecting the interpretation of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed
according to the laws of the State of Maine. There are no warranties or representations other than
those expressly set forth in this Agreement, and no others shall be honored. Should any part of this
Agreement be declared invalid for any reason, such decision shall not in any manner affect the
validity of the remaining portion of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect as
if the part determined to be invalid had not been contained herein at the time of the execution of
this Agreement.