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ME LD342
Bill
Status
Failed
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Reagan Paul
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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
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