131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 2205 LR 3013(02)
Resolve, to Require the Public Utilities Commission to Initiate a Feasibility Study to Evaluate Transmission Technologies and Siting Locations for Any Future Electric Transmission Line Proposed Pursuant to the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
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 $150,000 $0 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $150,000 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Governor's Energy Office of $150,000 in fiscal year 2024-25 for contracted consulting services to complete a study of matters related to the State's transmission infrastructure needs.  Any additional costs to other state agencies to participate in a stakeholder group are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.