130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 551 LR 807(02)
An Act To Accelerate Weatherization Efforts in the State
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $25,000,000 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $25,000,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $25,000,000 in fiscal year 2021-22 to the Heating Fuels Efficiency and Weatherization Fund within the Efficiency Maine Trust (EMT) to support the weatherization of homes and businesses. Additional costs to the EMT as a result of changes to the definition of "low income" and weatherization goals are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.