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ME LD996
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marc Malon
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Approved applicants may receive grants of up to $20,000 per household
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Creates a nonlapsing, revolving Weatherization Plus Fund to finance the program, funded through appropriations, loan repayments, investment income, and other directed funds
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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