123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1160 LR 2152(01)
Resolve, To Encourage the Development of Water Power To Provide for Maine's Energy Needs
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Joy of Crystal
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $161,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $161,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation will require a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $161,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 to provide funds to allow the department to hire a professional engineering consultant with expertise in hydropower development to assist in producing a study on the hydropower potential of the state.