127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1221 LR 207(03)
An Act To Enhance Energy Cost Reduction and Facilitate Heating Alternatives in furtherance of the Omnibus Energy Act
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Transfer from Efficiency Maine Trust to Maine Energy Office
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
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill 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. This bill includes 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 $90,483 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.