131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1153 LR 1513(02)
An Act to Allow Municipalities to Tax Personal Solar Energy Equipment Under 5 Megawatts
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 Projections  FY 2025-26 Projections  FY 2026-27
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $0 $0 ($200,000)
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $0 $0 ($200,000)
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill changes eligiblity requirements for the property tax exemption for renewable energy equipment for property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2025. These changes are expected to reduce eligibility for the exemption. Beginning in fiscal year 2026-27, there will be a reduction in the General Fund appropriations required for state reimbursement to municipalities for revenue loss from the property tax exemption.