LD 204 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Reduce The Cost Of Electricity By Removing The 100-Megawatt Limit On Renewable Resources Of Energy

LD 204 removes a 100-megawatt capacity limit for renewable energy projects in Maine, allowing larger facilities to count toward the state's renewable energy goals. This change directly affects renewable energy developers and utilities seeking to qualify projects under Maine's renewable portfolio requirements. The bill amends existing law to eliminate the cap on projects using solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, biomass, or other eligible renewable sources. By enabling larger projects to qualify, the bill aims to increase renewable energy supply and reduce electricity costs for consumers, as stated in its title and summary.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Apr 8, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - ONTP
legislature
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY.
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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