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ME LD1063

Bill

Status

Failed

6/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Dill

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Public Utilities Commission must direct investor-owned transmission and distribution utilities to contract for energy and renewable energy credits from municipal solid waste generators that also perform recycling operations

  • Competitive solicitation for contracts up to 35 megawatts of generation capacity, with the first solicitation required by November 1, 2025

  • Contract pricing must be below 7 cents per kilowatt-hour, and generators must provide the most benefit to ratepayers to be selected

  • Contract terms must be between 5 and 15 years, unless the commission determines a longer term is prudent

  • Eligible generators must pay state excise, income, property, and sales taxes

Legislative Description

An Act to Require Competitive Procurement of Electricity from Generators Fueled by Municipal Solid Waste in Conjunction with Recycling

Alternative Energy

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities And Technology3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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