CHAPTER 569

S.P. 731 - L.D. 1931

An Act To Encourage Energy Independence for Maine

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §3211-A, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 624, §4, is amended to read:

A. The commission shall consider, without limitation, conservation programs that:

(1) Increase consumer awareness of cost-effective options for conserving energy;

(2) Create more favorable market conditions for the increased use of efficient products and services; and

(3) Promote sustainable economic development and reduced environmental damage.; and

(4)__Reduce the price of electricity over time for all consumers by achieving reductions in demand for electricity during peak use periods.

Sec. 2. 35-A MRSA §3211-A, sub-§2, ¶J is enacted to read:

J.__The commission shall encourage school facility managers to complete an energy efficiency training and certification program established and conducted by the commission under this section.__ To the extent the commission determines necessary and appropriate to meet the goals of this