123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1030 LR 1337(01)
An Act To Encourage Cogeneration
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Bartlett of Cumberland
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Undetermined current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill establishes the Cogeneration Revolving Loan Fund as a nonlapsing, interest-earning revolving fund administered by the Finance Authority of Maine.  The Fund is authorized to receive money appropriated or allocated by the state, interest earned on fund balances, and loan repayments including interest, penalties and other fees and charges related to loans from the fund.  However, the bill provides no funding source to capitalize the fund or to provide on-going support for the program.  In addition, the Finance Authority of Maine will require ongoing General Fund appropriations beginning in fiscal year 2007-08 to establish and administer the fund.  The amount can not be determined at this time.