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ME LD342

Bill

Status

Failed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Reagan Paul

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds nuclear power plants constructed after January 1, 2025 to Maine's definition of "renewable capacity resource" and "renewable resource" under the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard
  • Classifies qualifying new nuclear facilities as Class I resources, making them eligible to count toward competitive electricity providers' portfolio supply source requirements
  • Amends Title 35-A MRSA §3210 to place nuclear alongside existing renewable sources like wind, solar, and anaerobic digestion
  • Presented by Representative Paul of Winterport with bipartisan cosponsorship from 7 Representatives and 1 Senator
  • Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology as of February 3, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act to Include Nuclear Power in the State's Renewable Portfolio Standard

Alternative Energy

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities And Technology1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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