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MaineLD 1240132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Align the Schedules for Climate Change Protection Plans and Grid-enhancing Technology Reviews with the Integrated Grid Planning Process

Sponsored By: Melanie Sachs (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

ELECTRIC UTILITIESELECTRIC UTILITIES - PLANNING

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Utilities file climate plans and PUC reviews grid tech

Transmission and distribution utilities must file a 10-year climate protection plan with the Maine Public Utilities Commission by May 1, 2027, and every five years after. Each plan lists actions to handle climate impacts on lines, poles, and other power equipment. The commission provides a process for public input and may use the plans in rate cases and other proceedings. Beginning January 15, 2027, and every five years, the commission reviews grid-enhancing technology that large investor-owned utilities could use to reduce or delay new grid upgrades, and may hire a consultant and issue a report. The 2027 review updates the 2025 review and can be used in the state’s integrated grid planning.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Melanie Sachs

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 54

    4/25/2025

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    4/23/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/22/2025House

  4. Reports ReadOn motion by Senator LAWRENCE of York the Majority Ought to Pass Report ACCEPTED. Bill READ ONCE Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in concurrence

    4/17/2025Senate

  5. Reports READ.On motion of Representative SACHS of Freeport, the Majority Ought to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/17/2025House

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY in concurrence

    3/25/2025Senate

  7. Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/25/2025House

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