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This bill modifies Maine's existing energy storage policy goals by adjusting the timeline and requiring more proactive reporting and goal-setting. Specifically, the bill updates the state's energy storage targets to maintain at least 300 megawatts of installed capacity by December 31, 2025, and at least 400 megawatts by December 31, 2030. The bill changes the timeline for reevaluating these goals from January 1, 2024, to January 15, 2027, and mandates that the Governor's Energy Office shall (rather than may) reevaluate and potentially increase the state's energy storage system development goals. When updating the state energy plan, the office is now required to report any goal increases to the legislative committee responsible for energy and utilities matters. An "energy storage system" is defined elsewhere in Maine law, likely referring to technology that can store electrical energy for later use, such as batteries or other storage technologies. This bill represents an effort to formalize and potentially accelerate Maine's commitment to developing energy storage infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1130&snum=132