Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! With SimplePay you will receive a bill each month for the same amount, making it easy to plan ahead. The amount will be an average of your bills from the last 12 months. Every six months we will review and make sure your bill is in line with the actual costs. SimplePay goes great with AutoPay, since you'll know exactly how much to pay and when in advance. Learn more about SimplePay . 

Central Maine Power provides transmission and delivery of electricity. CMP is not a supplier and does not generate or sell electricity. The Maine Public Utility Commission chooses the Standard Offer (default) supplier using competitive bids to supply electricity at the best price. You may also shop for and choose another supplier if you prefer. Full details are on the Choose a Supplier page.  

View all of our Payment Options.

We offer you several ways to pay your bill:

• Pay your bill through our Mobile App. Download the app and have all your information at your fingertips.

• Receive and pay your bill online through our eBill service or through your own online billing provider.

• Use AutoPay (electronic funds transfer). With AutoPay, you can select the number of days before the due date when your payment will be deducted. To sign up, Enroll in AutoPay or complete the form on the back of your bill payment stub.

• Make a one-time payment online or by calling us at 800.750.4000 (and still receive paper bills). Go paper and worry-free by combining AutoPay and eBill, our online billing services.

• Mail your payment to Central Maine Power Company
  PO Box 847810
  Boston, MA 02284-7810

• Pay In Person: Bring your payment to one of our approved pay agents – and any Walmart location nationwide – and it will post immediately to your account.

If I sign up for eBill service or enroll with another online billing provider, can I also enroll in AutoPay service and have my bill payments automatically deducted from my checking account?

Yes. If you're already paying your bill online through a billing service provider and want to enroll in AutoPay service, just sign up on AutoPay

• Click on Log In
• Follow the instructions as they are displayed to log in or to create your Online Services Login ID and Password.
• To create a Login ID and Password, you’ll need to enter your account number.

• Click on Forgot Your Login ID?
• Enter an account number associated with your Login ID and your Password.
• Your Login ID will be displayed and you will be able to access our Online Services.

• At this time, the Username initially selected cannot be changed.

• Sign in to your online account using your Username and Password.
• Click on the Profile tab.
• Click on Change Your Password and follow the instructions.

• Reset password emails are sent instantly, if you have not received the reset password email yet, check your spam folder.

• From the website, click on the "Sign In / Register" button option in the top right corner on any CMP website page.
• Make a selection between "Forgot password?" and "Forgot ID?" link options.
• Enter the Account number OR email address associated with the account.
• Answer the security question.
• Enter a new password and confirm your password.
• Click on submit - you should receive an email instantly.

​(check your spam folder for the reset password email)

Switching to light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) is an easy way to use energy safely and wisely. It’s a change that will go a long way in helping you to reduce energy waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and the amount you spend on energy costs.

You can use the .csv format data to conduct an analysis of your electricity usage in a personal spreadsheet. Or, you can use the .xml format with Green Button apps available online that will analyze your hourly electricity usage data.

If you have a single meter with a system that generates electricity, the generation will appear in channel 20.  If you have multiple meters to measure electricity consumed and electricity generated then you will see two different service point identification numbers and both meters will display data in channel 10.

By using energy wisely, you can increase the comfort of your home, help protect the environment and better manage your energy costs. We have 76 low-cost, no-cost energy saving tips for your heating and cooling, kitchen, bath, laundry, attic, basement, water heater, living areas and the exterior of your home.

We have the latest password and security protections in place to prevent others from accessing your personal data. You data can only be downloaded through the secured log in to your account.

Please  send us an email with your questions. Please choose “Green Button” from the list of topics as the primary reason for your correspondence to expedite.

Outage Information

Sign up for Outage Alerts and you will be notified by text message, email, phone or all three. We'll keep you informed with an estimated time of restoration, and an alert when power is restored. Log in to your online account to sign up. You can also visit Outage Central to view estimated restoration times.

How We Restore Power

Our emergency service restoration plan aims to help our crews repair downed lines and restore power to customers within the shortest time possible. While restoring everyone’s power is important, getting critical facilities back on line – places like hospitals and shelters – has to be a priority. Visit How We Restore Power for more information.

Emergency Resources

Visit our website for outage updates and the latest news releases.

Experiencing an outage? You do not need to report your outage to us – your smart meter will report it for you!

• Download our Mobile App to report an outage and get the status of your outage.
• You can also report a power outage through our Outage Reporting Form or by calling 800.696.1000.

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If you are planning to do any excavation on your property it's Maine law to contact Dig Safe® before you begin.

There are several electrical safety myths that you should be aware of. Please visit our website Safety Myths  to view some of the common misconceptions such as “Tires are electrical insulators.” They are actually conductors, not insulators.

• Keep flashlights, a battery-powered radio, and fresh batteries handy.

• Have at least one telephone that does not rely on electricity. (Cordless phones won’t work during a power outage.)

• Keep a supply of non‑perishable food and bottled water on hand.

• Make sure your cell phone is fully charged.

• Contact neighbors to see if their power is also out—you may have blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.

• View the Storm Safety Checklist for more information and additional tips.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 immediately. Otherwise, please contact us at 800.696.1000 for electricity outages or trouble.

To report an electricity outage, please call 800.696.1000 or visit Outage Central.

Customer Service: 800.750.4000 (7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday)

New Service: 800.750.4000 (7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday) 

Payment Arrangements: 800.686.4044

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TTY): Dial 711

Dig Safe: 811

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You can view publications and additional materials in our Energy Library.