Bill > LD946

This bill requires the Efficiency Maine Trust, a state energy efficiency organization, to allocate at least half of its available funding for two specific energy efficiency programs during its 6th triennial plan: electric vehicle rebates and incentives for weatherization and heat pumps. Specifically, the bill mandates that 50% of the funding for electric vehicle rebates and 50% of the funding for weatherization and heat pump installations must be distributed to low-income and moderate-income residents of Maine. This approach aims to increase access to energy-efficient technologies and home improvements for residents who might otherwise struggle to afford such upgrades, potentially helping these households reduce their energy costs and environmental impact while promoting more equitable access to green technology and energy-saving solutions.