Title 35-A, Title 35-A

The proceedings of the board and records of the trust are subject to the freedom of access laws, Title 1, chapter 13, except as specifically provided in this section. [RR 2009, c. 1, §25 (COR).] 1. Confidential records. The following records are designated as confidential for pur…

Each trustee is an "executive employee" for purposes of Title 5, sections 18, 18‑A and 19. A trustee or employee of the trust or a spouse or dependent child of any of those individuals may not receive any direct personal benefit from the activities of the trust in assisting any p…

1. Bond. All officers, directors, employees and other agents of the trust entrusted with the custody of funds of the trust or authorized to disburse the funds of the trust must be bonded either by a blanket bond or by individual bonds with a minimum limitation of $100,000 coverag…

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Carbon dioxide allowance" has the same meaning as in Title 38, section 580‑A, subsection 2. [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] B. "Trade associat…

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Administrative costs" means costs of the trust that are funded pursuant to and associated with the implementation of this section, including, but …

1. Program established. In accordance with the goals and objectives of the triennial plan, the trust shall establish a cost-effective conservation program to promote the efficient use of natural gas. Each gas utility in the State shall contribute data and other relevant informati…

1. Installation training. To the extent that funds and resources allow, the trust may establish training programs for installers of energy equipment that most effectively meet the needs of the public. The trust: A. May develop separate programs for different energy technologies o…

1. Auditor training. To the extent that funds and resources allow, the trust shall set standards for training programs for energy auditors that most effectively meet the needs of the public and that satisfy the requirements of funding sources. For the purposes of this subsection,…

1. Programs. The trust may administer: A. The United States Department of Energy's State Energy Program; and [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. NNNN, §1 (AMD).] B. Other federally funded programs and projects related to trust programs. [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] 2. Effective date. 3.…

1. Program and fund. The trust shall establish the Energy Conservation Small Business Revolving Loan Program, referred to in this subsection as "the program," and the Energy Conservation Small Business Revolving Loan Fund, referred to in this subsection as "the fund." The fund co…

1. Residential rental energy efficiency disclosure statement. The trust and the Maine State Housing Authority shall prepare a residential rental energy efficiency disclosure statement form for landlords and other lessors of residential properties to use to disclose to tenants and…

1. General. The trust shall provide to the public information about renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency practices. In providing this information, the trust shall consider: A. The aspects of renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency practices about which …

1. Fund established; use of money. The Heating Fuels Efficiency and Weatherization Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established. The fund is a nonlapsing fund and is administered by the trust in accordance with this section. Any interest earned on funds in the …

1. Performance metrics. The trust shall incorporate performance metrics in the triennial plan. The performance metrics must define the electricity, natural gas and heating fuel savings targets established in section 10104, subsection 4, paragraph F and specify the metrics for ass…

The trust shall develop and implement a process to review projects undertaken by health care facilities that are directed solely at reducing energy costs through energy efficiency, renewable energy technology or smart grid technology and to certify those projects that are likely …

To the extent funds are available, the trust shall develop a program to provide technical and financial support to help kindergarten to grade 12 schools, including charter schools and private schools, to become carbon neutral. Under this program, the trust may: [PL 2021, c. 152, …

1. Fund established. The Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Fund is established as a nonlapsing fund administered by the trust to increase the availability and effectiveness of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the State. Any interest earned on funds in the fund m…

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Battery electric vehicle" means a fully electric, zero-emission vehicle that has an on-board electrical energy storage device that is designed to …

1. Establishment; purpose. The Thermal Energy Investment Program is established within the trust to provide incentives and low-interest or no-interest loans to strengthen the State's forest products industry and lower energy costs by increasing the efficient use of thermal energy…

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Accelerator" means the Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator established under subsection 2. [PL 2021, c. 358, §2 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1…