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ME LD1860

Bill

Status

Failed

6/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lawrence

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes two specific solar projects to participate in Maine's net energy billing program despite missing the December 31, 2024 commercial operation deadline

  • Ameresco Solar, LLC's 1.99-megawatt project in Ellsworth (889 Bucksport Road) missed the deadline due to Versant Power's extended procurement lead times for interconnection equipment

  • Nordic Sun Energy, LLC's 3-megawatt project in Presque Isle (14 State Road) was delayed by Versant Power's transmission impact study, preventing timely execution of its interconnection agreement

  • Both projects were constructed and mechanically complete before the deadline but could not achieve commercial operation due to utility-caused delays outside their control

  • Enacted as emergency legislation, taking effect immediately upon approval, to support Maine's goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2040

Legislative Description

An Act to Allow Certain Distributed Energy Resources to Participate in the State's Net Energy Billing Program

Alternative Energy

Last Action

Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)

6/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities And Technology5/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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