124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 407 LR 83(01)
Resolve, To Change the Uses for Funds for Conservation Programs
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Plowman of Penobscot
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Current biennium cost increase - Other Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is required to expand the PUC's current Conservation Programs to include promoting more efficient furnaces for low-income residents. Funding for the existing Conservation Programs is through a rate assessment on transmission and distribution utilities and the assessment will remain at the current rate under the bill.