Bill > LD1250

This bill modifies Maine's existing renewable electricity portfolio requirements to clarify that these requirements apply only to actual retail electricity sales. Specifically, the bill amends several subsections of Maine's electricity regulations (35-A MRSA §3210) to explicitly state that portfolio requirements for different classes of renewable resources (Class II, Class I, and Class IA) are applicable only to real retail electricity sales. These classes represent different types of renewable energy resources, with each having specific requirements for electricity providers. The bill does not fundamentally change the existing portfolio percentages or requirements, but instead provides a technical clarification that portfolio requirements are tied directly to actual sales to customers, potentially preventing potential interpretations that might allow providers to claim compliance without genuine retail electricity transactions. This amendment ensures a more precise and literal application of renewable energy portfolio standards, potentially closing any potential loopholes in how electricity providers demonstrate compliance with renewable energy requirements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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