123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 795 LR 2057(01)
An Act To Extend the Solar Energy Rebate Program
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Benoit of Sagadahoc
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $250,000 $500,000 $250,000
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $0 $250,000 $500,000 $250,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Extending the assessment on transmission and distribution utilities to fund the solar energy rebate program for two years will result in an increase in Other Special Revenue Funds and require allocations of $250,000 in fiscal year 2008-09, $500,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $250,000 in fiscal year 2010-11.  These allocations provide funds for consumers to buy solar energy products.