LD342

An Act to Include Nuclear Power in the State's Renewable Portfolio Standard

Failed·5/29/25
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Adds nuclear power plants built after January 1, 2025 to Maine's renewable energy portfolio standard.

This bill modifies Maine's renewable energy portfolio standard to include electrical generation from nuclear power plants constructed after January 1, 2025. It defines such plants as renewable capacity resources and renewable resources. This change aims to integrate nuclear energy into Maine's renewable energy mix, alongside other sources like wind, solar, and anaerobic digestion.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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14 Nay

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 29, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

May 29, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator LAWRENCE of York the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED

May 29, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 255 Yeas 21 - Nays 14 - Excused 0 - Absent 0