LD 596 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

Resolve, To Provide Legislative Approval Of Northern Maine Transmission Infrastructure

This bill approves the construction and operation of a new electric transmission line in northern Maine. The line will connect renewable energy projects, such as wind and solar farms, to the New England power grid operated by the Independent System Operator. The approval is required under Maine law (Title 35-A, section 3132, subsection 6-C) for the project to move forward. It directly affects renewable energy developers in northern Maine by enabling them to deliver clean energy to the broader regional grid.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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