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Achieve 80% energy from renewables by 2030

LD1494: An Act To Reform Maine's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS):

Summary by XX in support, 20XXLD 1494 increases Maine's RPS to achieve 80% renewable energy by 2030, up from 40% today and a goal of 100% by 2050. In addition, the bill requires the Public Utilities Commission to procure long-term contracts for new clean energy generation, which may be paired with advanced energy storage. LD 1494 also requires the creation of a new thermal portfolio standard to incentivize efficient heating and cooling installations, contains several cost containment mechanisms including a $50 cap on alternative compliance payments, and requires renewable energy policy studies to be conducted in conjunction with other planning efforts. This bill gives Maine one of most ambitious RPS programs in the country.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 34-0-1 on Jun/18/19; passed House 93-48-10 on Jun/18/19; State Rep. Ed Crockett voted YES; signed by Governor Janet Mills on Jun/26/19.

Source: 2019 Maine voting record LD1494 and Governor press release , Jun 18, 2019

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