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ME LD1700

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sachs

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds "direct loans" as a new financing option available to the Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator for qualified projects

  • Requires Efficiency Maine Trust to establish a pilot project providing financing for renewable energy generation and grid technology projects, including energy storage, microgrids, and smart grid applications

  • Mandates at least $1,000,000 be invested in creditworthy pilot projects within 24 months of the effective date, using existing accelerator funds

  • Requires a report to the Legislature's energy committee by January 29, 2028, evaluating pilot project effectiveness and describing each funded project

  • Became law without the Governor's signature on June 10, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act to Create a Direct Investment Pilot Project Under the Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator

Electric Utilities

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities And Technology4/17/2025

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