123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1347 LR 2450(01)
An Act To Establish Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants To Stimulate the Production, Distribution and Use of Biofuels
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree of North Haven
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2007-08 2008-09 Projections 2009-10 Projections 2010-11
Appropriations/Allocations
Other Special Revenue Funds $2,250,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000
Revenue
Other Special Revenue Funds $2,250,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This legislation establishes an Alternatives Fuel Incentive Fund to be administered by the Department of Environmental Protection.  The Fund will derive its dedicated revenue from an annual assessment on public utilities and competitive energy providers in an amount up to $3,000,000 annually.  Proceeds from the Fund would pay for a grant program as well as a hybrid vehicle rebate program.  The bill will require allocations of $2,250,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $3,000,000 annually thereafter to provide funds for one Environmental Specialist II position, a grants program and a hybrid vehicle rebate program.