LD2140

Resolve, to Establish a Demand Response Program to Lower Electric Bills and Improve Grid Reliability

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Establishes a tax credit for energy-efficient home improvements in Maine.

This bill creates a tax credit for Maine residents who make energy-efficient improvements to their permanent residences. Eligible improvements include home energy audits, repairs or replacements of exterior doors and windows, and the use of insulation and air sealing materials. The credit is refundable and phased out based on income limits. The maximum credit for a home energy audit is $150, $250 per door and $500 total for exterior doors, and $600 total for exterior windows or skylights. The credit for insulation and air sealing materials is $1,200.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

75 Yea

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67 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

2:00 PM

Hearing

Feb 19

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 6

Senate

FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.

Apr 2

House

Reports READ.

Apr 2

House

On motion of Representative SACHS of Freeport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.