124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 935		LR 647(01)
	An Act To Rate Energy Efficiency and Carbon Emissions of Buildings
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Sen. Goodall of Sagadahoc
	Committee: Utilities and Energy
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			2009-10	2010-11	Projections 2011-12	Projections 2012-13
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$461,112	$473,293	$257,638	$264,693
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$461,112	$473,293	$257,638	$264,693
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The estimated cost of performing energy and carbon performance evaluations on state-owned buildings is estimated to be $222,500 in fiscal year 2009-10 and in 2010-11.  This estimate does not include the additional cost to state agencies that lease space.  Although the bill requires the cost to be borne by the owner of the building, it is likely this additional cost will be passed on to state agencies through higher lease costs.  The exact amount can not be determined at this time.
	The Department of Public Safety will require a General Fund appropriation of $238,612 in fiscal year 2009-10 and $250,793 in fiscal year 2010-11 to develop and maintain the new program.  This appropriation includes funding for one Planner II position, one Clerk IV position, one Civil Engineer position and related administrative costs.
	The additional costs to the State Planning Office associated with establishing a training and certification program can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.