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This bill modifies Maine's existing laws regarding net energy billing arrangements (a system where customers with solar panels or other renewable energy systems can sell excess electricity back to the grid), specifically addressing unused kilowatt-hour credits. The legislation prohibits the expiration of any unused kilowatt-hour credits accumulated by residential customers participating in net energy billing programs and prevents transmission and distribution utilities from charging customers any fees related to these unused credits. By removing previous provisions that allowed the Public Utilities Commission to potentially let credits expire, the bill ensures that customers can retain and potentially use their generated electricity credits indefinitely, which could provide greater financial benefit and incentive for renewable energy production at the residential level. The bill represents a consumer-friendly approach to supporting small-scale renewable energy generation by protecting customers' accumulated energy credits and preventing utilities from imposing additional charges related to those credits.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=801&snum=132