An Act To Establish Appliance Energy and Wate!~andards
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1750
Committee Amendment CA_A_H741 (House)
Amends: 2 MRSA §9

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,./1 " to H.P. 1245, L.D. 1750, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish Appliance Energy and Wate!~andards" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 2 MRSA §9, sub-§3, ~' as enacted by PL 2007, c. 656, Pt. C, §1, is 
amended to read: 
I. Monitor energy transmission capacity planning and policy affecting this State and 
the regulatory approval process for the development of energy infrastructure pursuant 
to Title 35-A, section 122 and make recommendations to the Governor and the 
Legislature as necessary for changes to the relevant laws and rules to facilitate energy 
infrastructure planning and development; .ma 
Sec. 2. 2 MRSA §9, sub-§3, ,rJ, as amended by PL 2011, c. 55, §2, is further 
amended to read: 
J. Take action as necessary to carry out the goals and objectives of the state energy 
plan prepared pursuant to paragraph C including lowering the total cost of energy to 
consumers in this State.; and 
Sec. 3. 2 MRSA §9, sub-§3, ,rK is enacted to read: 
K. Take action as necessary regarding the appliance and product efficiency standards 
set forth in subsection 8. including. but not limited to. the enforcement of those 
standards. 
Sec. 4. 2 MRSA §9, sub-§8 is enacted to read: 
8. Appliance and product efficiency standards. The following provisions apply to 
the sale or offering for sale in the State of certain new appliances and products. 
A. Beginning January 1, 2022. a person may not sell or offer for sale in the State any 
of the following appliances and products that are manufactured on or after January 1. 
2022 and that are prohibited from sale in the State of California pursuant to the 
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California Code of Regulations. Title 20. Division 2. Chapter 4, Article 4, as those 
regulations were in effect on January 1. 2020: 
(1) Computers and computer monitors; 
(2) General service lamps; 
(3) Commercial hot food holding cabinets; 
(4) Plumbing fittings that are showerheads. lavatory faucets. kitchen faucets, 
public lavatory faucets. metering faucets. kitchen replacement aerators and 
lavatory replacement aerators; 
(5) Plumbing fixtures that are water closets and urinals; 
( 6) Portable electric spas; 
(7) Spray sprinkler bodies; and 
(8) Water dispensers. 
For the purposes of this paragraph, the appliances and products listed in 
subparagraphs (1) to (8) have the same meanings as in the California Code of 
Regulations, Title 20, Division 2, Chapter 4. Article 4, as those regulations were in 
effect on January 1. 2020. 
B. In determining a person's compliance with paragraph A. the office shall, to the 
greatest extent practicable and where consistent with the requirements of this 
subsection. use information contained in the modernized appliance efficiency 
database system established pursuant to the California Code of Regulations. Title 20. 
Division 2, Chapter 4, Article 4. as those regulations were in effect on January 1. 
2020. 
C. A person who violates paragraph A commits a civil violation for which a fine of 
not more than $100 may be adjudged for each unit of a product sold or offered for 
sale in violation of paragraph A. 
D. Beginning January 15, 2023. and annually thereafter, the office shall submit to the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over energy, utilities 
and technology matters a report describing any recent or anticipated changes to the 
California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Division 2, Chapter 4, Article 4 and 
including recommendations as to whether. based on such changes or for other 
specified reasons. the provisions of this subsection require amendment. 
After 
reviewing the report, the joint standing committee may report out legislation relating 
to the report. 
This subsection does not apply to any appliances and products listed in paragraph A, 
subparagraphs (1) to (8) that are manufactured before January 1. 2022 or that are sold or 
offered for sale in the State in used condition. 
Sec. 5. Memorandum of understanding regarding technical assistance to 
consumers and businesses. 
The Governor's Energy Office may enter into a 
memorandum of understanding or other formalized agreement with the Efficiency Maine 
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"to H.P. 1245, L.D. 1750 
Trust, established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, chapter 97, for the provision 
of technical assistance by the trust to consumers and businesses in the scope and 
application of the State's efficiency standards under Title 2, section 9, subsection 8. 
Sec. 6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 
Governor's Energy Office Z122 
Initiative: Provides an appropriation for 2 Management Analyst II positions and 
associated All Other costs. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2019-20 
2020-21 
0.000 
2.000 
$0 
$167,534 
$0 
$6,521 
$0 
$174,055 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the bill and 
provides that, beginning January 1, 2022, a person may not sell or offer for sale in the 
State any of the following new products that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2022 
and that were prohibited from sale in the State of California under its appliance efficiency 
regulations, as those regulations were in effect on January 1, 2020: computers and 
computer monitors; general service lamps; commercial hot food holding cabinets; 
plumbing :fittings that are showerheads, lavatory faucets, kitchen faucets, public lavatory 
faucets, metering faucets, kitchen replacement aerators and lavatory replacement aerators; 
plumbing fixtures that are water closets and urinals; portable electric spas; spray sprinkler 
bodies; and water dispensers. 
The Governor's Energy Office is required to enforce this prohibition, and fines for a 
violation of the prohibition are specified. 
The office is authorized to enter into a 
memorandum of understanding or other formalized agreement with the Efficiency Maine 
Trust for the provision of technical assistance by the trust to consumers and businesses 
regarding this prohibition. The office is also required to submit an annual report to the 
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over energy, utilities and 
technology matters describing any recent or anticipated changes to the California 
appliance efficiency regulations and including recommendations as to whether, based on 
such changes or for other specified reasons, the state provision requires amendment. 
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The amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
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LD 1750 
LR 878(02) 
An Act To Establish Appliance Energy and Water Standards 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,/J ( U · 7 If J 
Committee: Environment and Natural Resources 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2019-20 
FY 2020-21 
$0 
$174,055 
$0 
$174,055 
Projections 
FY 2021-22 
$179,081 
$179,081 
Projections 
FY 2022-23 
$184,258 
$184,258 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require 
additional funding at this time. 
The collection of additional fine and/or fee revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor 
amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
This bill prohibits the sale of certain appliances in Maine on or after January 1, 2022 that have been prohibited from 
sale in California. The bill authorizes the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) to create the prohibition program, enforce 
the prohibition and to enter into an agreement with the Efficiency Maine Trnst to provide technical assistance to 
educate customers and businesses regarding the prohibition program. The GEO has indicated that to fulfill the 
prohibition program requirements it would require additional staff resources. The bill includes General Fund 
appropriations of $174,055 in fiscal year 20-21 for two Management Analyst II positions and associated costs. 
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