LD741

An Act to Increase Preparedness for Solar Power Adoption in Maine

Failed·6/3/25
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Maine LD741 mandates the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board to incorporate solar power standards in the Maine Uniform Building and Energy.

Maine LD741 directs the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board to include standards for solar power in the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code. The bill specifies that these standards should be based on Appendix CB of the 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code. The Board must define "new commercial buildings" to exclude those that have received all necessary permits and approvals before July 1, 2026, and any buildings funded by the Maine State Housing Authority.

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Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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16 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

May 1, 2025

9:00 AM

Hearing

Apr 17, 2025

2:30 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence.

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo the Senate RECONSIDERED their actions whereby we ACCEPTED The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report.