124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 935 LR 647(02)
An Act To Rate Energy Efficiency and Carbon Emissions of Buildings
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "   "
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
2009-10 2010-11 Projections 2011-12 Projections 2012-13
Appropriations/Allocations
Federal Expenditures Fund ARRA $50,000 $0 $0 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill provides a one-time allocation of up to $50,000 to the Public Utilities Commission, as administrator for the State Energy Program, for costs associated with convening a stakeholder's group to develop and promote a standardized energy efficiency and carbon performance rating system for buildings. The additional costs to participate in the stakeholder's group can be absorbed by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services and the Department Public Safety utilizing existing budgeted resources.