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ME LD186
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Walter Runte
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AI Summary
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Amends Maine law to explicitly authorize the Public Utilities Commission to incorporate time-of-use pricing as part of cost-effective demand response in standard-offer electricity service for residential and small commercial customers
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Requires the PUC to submit reports to the Legislature's utilities and energy committee describing the process for participating in commission proceedings, including updates on Docket No. 2024-00231 and prior to initiating any time-of-use rate proceeding
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Mandates the PUC to consider and seek to avoid negative impacts of time-of-use rates on vulnerable populations including customers relying on life support systems, participants in utility lifeline programs for medical conditions, senior citizens, and economically vulnerable customers
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Signed into law by the Governor on June 9, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 196
Legislative Description
An Act to Clarify the Public Utilities Commission's Authority to Establish Time-of-use Pricing for Standard-offer Service
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Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/2/2025