ME LD912

Caps electricity from certain private generation entities to data centers at 25% of the entity's nameplate capacity on commercial or industrial sites in municipalities north of Chester, Maine

Applies specifically to generation facilities that served customers without using public utility transmission and distribution infrastructure prior to December 31, 2018

Expands the definition of eligible consumers to include commercial or industrial users on abutting properties and within the New England independent system operator control area

Defines "data center" as any facility primarily containing electronic equipment for processing, storing, and transmitting digital information with environmental controls

Enacted as emergency legislation, taking effect immediately upon Governor approval on May 23, 2025, to prevent local electricity sources from being monopolized by data centers