| 123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE | ||||||
| LD 290 | LR 1179(01) | |||||
| An Act To Encourage the Use of Solar Energy | ||||||
| Fiscal Note for Original Bill | ||||||
| Sponsor: Rep. Cebra of Naples | ||||||
| Committee: Utilities and Energy | ||||||
| Fiscal Note Required: Yes | ||||||
| Fiscal Note | ||||||
| 2007-08 | 2008-09 | Projections 2009-10 | Projections 2010-11 | |||
| Net Cost (Savings) | ||||||
| General Fund | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | ||
| Appropriations/Allocations | ||||||
| General Fund | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | ||
| Fiscal Detail and Notes | ||||||
| This legislation makes ongoing General Fund appropriations to the Public Utilities Commission of $1,500,000 in fiscal years 2007-08 and 2008-09 for solar photovoltaic system rebates. It also reverses the allotment percentages for the solar energy rebate program so that 75% of funds collected would be allotted to solar photovoltaic system rebates and 25% for solar thermal system rebates. | ||||||