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ME LD996

Bill

Status

Enrolled

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marc Malon

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Weatherization Plus Program within the Maine State Housing Authority to help low-income households implement energy conservation measures through grants for weatherization readiness and weatherization projects

  • Eligible applicants must meet the same income requirements as the federal Weatherization Assistance for Low-income Persons Program and occupy single-family homes or manufactured housing

  • Approved applicants may receive grants of up to $20,000 per household

  • Creates a nonlapsing, revolving Weatherization Plus Fund to finance the program, funded through appropriations, loan repayments, investment income, and other directed funds

  • Appropriates $2,000,000 in one-time General Fund money for fiscal year 2025-26 to provide initial program funding

Legislative Description

An Act to Create the Weatherization Plus Program and Weatherization Plus Fund

Housing

Last Action

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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