127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1329 LR 1776(02)
An Act To Maximize the Benefits of Renewable Energy in Maine
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $2,500 $0 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $2,500 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to adopt rules requiring decommissioning plans be submitted to and approved by DEP as a condition of approval in all grid-scale wind energy development. This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation of $2,500 in fiscal year 2015-16 to DEP for rulemaking costs.