129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1027 LR 1123(01)
An Act To Eliminate the 100-megawatt Limit on Hydroelectric Generators under the Renewable Resources Laws
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Hanley of Pittston
Committee: Not Referred
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Public Utilities Commission from removal of the 100-megawatt capacity limit for a hydroelectric generator that meets all state and federal fish passage requirements applicable to generators to qualify as a renewable capacity resource and for a hydroelectric generator to qualify as a renewable resource for the purpose of meeting the State's renewable resource portfolio requirement are anticipated to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.