LD301

An Act to Allow the Public Utilities Commission to Use Quantitative Metrics and Rate-adjustment Mechanisms in a Proceeding for a General Rate Increase

Complete·6/2/25

The bill allows the Public Utilities Commission to use performance-based metrics and rate-adjustment mechanisms in rate increase proceedings.

This bill amends Maine law to authorize the Public Utilities Commission to establish performance-based metrics and rate-adjustment mechanisms for public utilities in any proceeding. The commission can now use quantitative metrics to assess utility performance and implement rate adjustments accordingly. This change aims to ensure more accurate and fair rate adjustments based on actual utility performance.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

69 Yea

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70 Nay

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12 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 3, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 25, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 2, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 2, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.