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.