Establishes the Department of Energy Resources to replace the Governor's Energy Office.
The bill establishes the Department of Energy Resources as a cabinet-level department to replace the Governor's Energy Office. The department is responsible for overseeing state energy policies, programs, and development efforts. It is directed to assess energy supply and demand, develop a comprehensive state energy plan, and monitor petroleum product inventories and deliveries. The department also administers the Distributed Solar and Energy Storage Program and the Maine Energy Resources Development Program.
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