LD444

An Act to Lower Energy Costs by Repealing the Law Setting Out the State's Goals for Consumption of Electricity from Renewable Resources

Failed·3/27/25
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Repeals Maine's renewable energy goals and modifies related provisions.

This bill repeals the law setting out Maine's renewable energy goals and amends other provisions to remove cross-references to these goals. It also modifies the Maine Offshore Wind Renewable Energy and Economic Development Program to focus on cost-effective and efficient development of renewable energy resources in northern Maine. The bill emphasizes supporting offshore wind power projects, minimizing impacts on wildlife and fisheries, and promoting diversity and inclusion in project development.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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13 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 13, 2025

9:00 AM

Hearing

Mar 4, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

History

Mar 27, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

Mar 27, 2025

Senate

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

Mar 27, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 77 Yeas 20 - Nays 13 - Excused 2 - Absent 0