127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1215 LR 96(03)
An Act To Provide Lower Energy Costs to Maine Businesses and Residences by Carrying Out the Legislature's Intent Regarding Funding of the Efficiency Maine Trust
Fiscal Note for House Amendment " " to Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Fredette of Newport
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000
Transfers
Other Special Revenue Funds $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The amendment renames the Governor's Energy Office as the Maine Energy Office (MEO). It requires an annual transfer of $300,000 from the Efficiency Maine Trust to the MEO and establishes a Deputy Commissioner position to be appointed by the Governor. The amendment contains Other Special Revenue Funds allocations to the MEO of $300,000 in each of fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17 for a new Deputy Commissioner position costing $65,989 in fiscal year 2015-16 and $92,340 in fiscal year 2016-17 and to fund certain activities relating to energy resources, planning and development.