Versant Power customers to see rate changes
Starting July 1, Versant Power residential customers will see changes to electricity delivery rates.
News & Press Releases
Versant Power’s oldest transformer is replaced
Over the past few months, Versant crews have been upgrading the Ellsworth Falls substation with new equipment.
Versant Power energizes new transformer at UMaine to facilitate load growth
On May 31, Versant Power crews energized a new transformer at the University of Maine’s east substation.
Versant Power to phase in distribution rate change
After work with stakeholders including the Office of the Public Advocate, AARP Maine and the Aroostook Energy Association, Versant Power has reached a settlement and received Maine Public Utilities Commission approval for a plan to continue maintenance and improvement of its electricity distribution system.
Versant Power provides over $50,000 in relief to customers through Power Match
On November 27, 2022, Versant Power announced Power Match, a charitable matching program to provide electricity bill assistance to customers in need.
Versant Power’s Osprey Camera is back for its third season!
An osprey pair that nests in Lamoine each spring has returned to its nest platform, created by Versant Power to deter the birds from nesting near power lines, for a third year.
Versant Power works to improve Orrington substation
Over the past few years, major changes have been underway at Versant Power’s Orrington substation to improve system reliability.
Versant Power offers new rates, potential cost savings for customers
Versant Power has expanded certain rates and created new rates to offer savings for customers using electric vehicles, energy storage, heat pumps and heat pump water heaters.
Versant Power worked to improve reliability in 2022
Versant Power completed several large projects throughout our service territory last year in an ongoing effort to improve system reliability.
Versant Power invested over $440,000 in local communities in 2022
Versant Power was pleased to invest over $440,000 in 2022 in the communities where we live and work.
Versant Power customers in Bangor Hydro District to see transmission rate change
Starting January 1, residential customers in Versant Power's Bangor Hydro District will see an increase of about $1.01 to their electricity bills from an increase in the transmission rate, one of five rates on their bills.
Versant Provides Campsite to Penobscot River Paddlers
The Penobscot River Paddling Trail is an organization that provides campsites for paddlers traveling on the river’s main stem from Medway to Bucksport.
Versant Power begins laying 6-mile cable to Swan’s Island
Starting this week, Versant Power crews and contracted specialty crews are installing a 6-mile undersea cable from Lopaus Point in Tremont to the Swan’s Island shore.
Versant Power Prepares for High Winds Saturday
Versant Power is preparing for potential impacts from another windstorm expected to begin early Saturday afternoon and last into Sunday.
Versant Power preparing for strong winds
Versant Power is preparing for impacts of a storm expected to bring high winds Wednesday afternoon into Thursday.
Versant Power to match all donations through Power Match up to $200,000
Versant Power has partnered with community action programs in its service area for Power Match, a charitable matching program that will provide electricity bill credits to customers in need.