Resolve, To Direct the Public Utilities Commission To Examine Certain Issues Relatinq to Energy Efficiency Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and inserting in its place the following: Sec. 1. Public Utilities Commission examination of program to encourage use of energy-efficient products. Resolved: That the Public Utilities Commission shall investigate the feasibility and design of a program that would provide incentives to residential and commercial consumers to purchase and install energy-efficient appliances or that would establish energy efficiency standards. The commission shall analyze which energy-efficient products should be included in any program; possible incentive mechanisms such as rebates, grants, low-interest loans or other financial incentives; program costs and benefits; funding sources; and the advantages and disadvantages of implementing any recommended program. The commission shall issue a report of its findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters no later than January 30, 2005. Page l-LR13l7(2) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Maine Legislature, Session 121, LD 1261
Committee Amendment CA_A_S424 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,a, to S.P. 407, L.D. 1261, Bill, "An 
To Support Clean an~}fficient Energy for the Future of 
Maine's Economy and Environment" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting 
the following: 
'Resolve, To Direct the Public Utilities Commission To Examine 
Certain Issues Relatinq to Energy Efficiency' 
Further amend the bill by striking out everything after the 
title and before the 
summary and inserting in its place the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. Public Utilities Commission examination of program to 
encourage use of energy-efficient products. Resolved: That the Public 
Utilities Commission shall investigate the feasibility and design 
of a program that would provide incentives to residential and 
commercial 
consumers to purchase and install energy-efficient 
appliances or that would establish energy efficiency standards. 
The 
commission 
shall 
analyze 
which energy-efficient products 
should be included in any program; possible incentive mechanisms 
such as rebates, grants, low-interest loans or other financial 
incentives; program costs and benefits; funding sources; and the 
advantages 
and 
disadvantages 
of 
implementing 
any 
recommended 
program. 
The commission shall issue a report of its findings and 
recommendations 
to 
the 
joint 
standing 
committee 
of 
the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters 
no later than January 30, 2005.' 
Page l-LR13l7(2) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
/s.C:>. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~, to S.P. 407, L.D. 1261 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the Joint 
Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy, 
replaces the bill 
with 
a 
resolve 
relating to 
a 
major 
subject 
of 
the bill: 
energy-efficient product standards. 
It replaces the title to 
reflect this change. 
It directs the Public Utilities Commission 
to undertake 
an examination of the feasibility and possible 
design of a program that would provide incentives for residential 
and commercial consumers to purchase and install energy-efficient 
appliances or that would establish energy efficiency standards. 
The commission is directed to submit a report of its findings and 
recommendations 
to 
the 
joint 
standing 
committee 
of 
the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters 
by January 30, 2005. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02126/04 ~.aC!. 
Office of Fiscal and Program Review 
LD 1261 
An Act To Support Clean and Efficient Energy for the Future of Maine's 
Economy and Environment 
LR 1317(02) 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee AmendmentA' 
Committee: Utilities and Energy 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Majority Report 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
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