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ME LD1063
Bill
Status
6/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Dill
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AI Summary
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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
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Competitive solicitation for contracts up to 35 megawatts of generation capacity, with the first solicitation required by November 1, 2025
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Contract pricing must be below 7 cents per kilowatt-hour, and generators must provide the most benefit to ratepayers to be selected
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Contract terms must be between 5 and 15 years, unless the commission determines a longer term is prudent
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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