LD568

Resolve, Directing the Public Utilities Commission to Evaluate Different Procurement Methods for Standard-offer Service

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Maine LD568 directs the Public Utilities Commission to evaluate different procurement methods for standard-offer service contracts.

Maine LD568 mandates the Public Utilities Commission to establish the maximum duration of standard-offer service contracts, considering market risks and price stability. If the commission rejects all bids for a new contract at the expiration of the current contract, the existing contract continues until a new bid is accepted. Additionally, if the current provider submits a bid for a new contract with a higher electricity rate, they must provide justification for the rate increase.

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

2:30 PM

Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 2, 2025

House

CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY

Jun 2, 2025

House

Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.

Jun 2, 2025

House

The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-173).