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35-A ME Rev Stat § 2929 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 29: MAINE PUBLIC UTILITY FINANCING BANK ACT|35-A §2929. Other laws

 §2929. Other laws To the extent that this chapter is inconsistent with or in conflict with any private or special law, this chapter shall be effective and such other private or special law is of no effect.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]It is not intended that the general laws relating to public utilities shall be in any way affected by this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 2930 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 2: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Chapter 29: MAINE PUBLIC UTILITY FINANCING BANK ACT|35-A §2930. Liberal construction of chapter

 §2930. Liberal construction of chapter This chapter shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and the purposes of this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3206 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3206. Marketing; small utilities

 §3206. Marketing; small utilities 1.  Small utilities; limitations.  Pursuant to the requirements of this section, on and after the beginning of retail access, an affiliated interest of a small investor-owned transmission and distribution utility may sell retail generation service to retail consumers of electricity located within or outside the service territory of the small investor-owned transmission and distribution utility with which it is affiliated.   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Rules of conduct.  By July 1, 1998, the commission shall open a rule-making proceeding to determine the extent of separation between a small investor-owned transmission and distribution utility and an affiliated competitive electricity provider necessary to avoid cross-subsidization and market power abuses. By March 1, 1999, the commission shall provisionally adopt all rules required under this subsection. Rules adopted under this subsection are major substantive rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A. In adopting rules under this subsection, the commission shall consider all relevant issues, including, but not limited to:   A. Codes of conduct that may be required to ensure the effectiveness of the separation requirement;   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).]B. Restrictions on employee activities;   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).]C. Accounting standards; and   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).]D. Information and service comparability requirements.   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Commission study.  The commission shall conduct a study to determine the most effective and efficient means of ensuring that the portions of this State that are currently connected to the New England electric grid through transmission lines that pass through Canada are connected to the grid in a manner that ensures that customers in those portions of the State are able to take full advantage of retail access. By January 1, 1999, the commission shall complete its study and report its findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utility matters.   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3207 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3207. Marketing; consumer-owned utilities

 §3207. Marketing; consumer-owned utilities 1.  Consumer-owned utilities; limitations.  Consumer-owned transmission and distribution utilities:   A. May sell retail generation service only within their respective service territories, and are authorized to purchase electric power and energy at wholesale, provided that the consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility complies with the requirements of section 3203, subsection 3 and section 3210, subsection 3, and to purchase such transmission and related services as may be required to effect the delivery of such power and energy to their respective service territories; and   [PL 2003, c. 141, §1 (AMD).]B. May not sell wholesale generation service except incidental sales necessary to reduce the cost of providing retail service.   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 141, §1 (AMD).] 1-A.  Consumer-owned utilities in the northern Maine independent system administrator's area.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, a consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility with service territory within an area administered as of January 1, 2009 by the independent system administrator for northern Maine or any successor of the independent system administrator for northern Maine:   A. May sell retail generation service only within its service territory and is authorized to purchase electric power and energy at wholesale, as long as the consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility complies with the requirements of section 3203, subsection 3 and section 3210, subsection 3, and to purchase such transmission and related services as may be required to effect the delivery of such power and energy to its service territory; and   [PL 2009, c. 108, §1 (NEW).]B. May sell wholesale generation service in excess of its retail generation service as part of providing retail service in accordance with paragraph A.   [PL 2009, c. 108, §1 (NEW).][PL 2009, c. 108, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Commission review of marketing within territory.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the commission by rule shall limit or prohibit sale of generation services by competitive providers within the service territory of a consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility if the commission determines that allowing such sales would cause the consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility to lose its tax-exempt status under federal or state law. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 141, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 108, §1 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3209 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3209. Rate design

 §3209. Rate design The commission shall set charges and rates collected by transmission and distribution utilities in accordance with this section.   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).]1.  Applicable law.  The design of rate recovery for the collection of transmission and distribution costs, stranded costs and other costs recovered pursuant to this chapter must be consistent with existing law, as applicable. The commission may continue to permit recovery, in transmission and distribution utility rates, of costs previously incurred by the utility when it was an integrated electric utility that are not included in the recovery of stranded costs pursuant to section 3208.   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Proceeding.  Following notice and hearing, the commission shall complete an adjudicatory proceeding on or before December 1, 1999 for the design of cost recovery for transmission and distribution costs, stranded costs and other costs recovered pursuant to this chapter and for the design of rates for backup or standby service.   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. L, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Exit fees.  A customer who significantly reduces or eliminates consumption of electricity due to self-generation, conversion to an alternative fuel or demand-side management may not be assessed an exit or reentry fee in any form for the reduction or elimination of consumption or reestablishment of service with a transmission and distribution utility.   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Decommissioning costs.  As required by federal law, rule or order, the commission shall include in the rates of a transmission and distribution utility decommissioning expenses associated with a nuclear unit.   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §L2 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3210-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3210-B. Electric utility and conservation benefits (REPEALED)

 §3210-B. Electric utility and conservation benefits (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 610, §2 (NEW). MRSA T. 35-A §3210-B, sub-§5 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3210-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3210-D. Resource plan

 §3210-D. Resource plan The commission shall adopt by rule a long-term plan for electric resource adequacy for this State to ensure grid reliability and the provision or availability of electricity to consumers at the lowest cost.   [PL 2005, c. 677, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).]After final adoption of rules under this section, the commission shall take any necessary action within its authority under this Title to support achievement of the objectives of the plan.   [PL 2005, c. 677, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).]Rules adopted under this section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2005, c. 677, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 677, §C1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3210-F (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3210-F. Allocation of costs and benefits of long-term energy contracts

 §3210-F. Allocation of costs and benefits of long-term energy contracts The commission shall ensure that all eligible costs and benefits associated with a long-term energy contract are allocated to ratepayers in accordance with this section.   [PL 2013, c. 454, §2 (NEW).]1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Eligible costs and benefits" means the net amount of all costs and direct financial benefits associated with long-term energy contracts entered into by investor-owned transmission and distribution utilities, including but not limited to any effects on a utility's cost of capital as a result of these contracts.   [PL 2013, c. 454, §2 (NEW).]B. "Long-term energy contract" means a contract with an investor-owned transmission and distribution utility entered into under section 3210‑C or section 3604.   [PL 2013, c. 454, §2 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 454, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Eligible costs and benefits.  The commission shall determine the eligible costs and benefits of a long-term energy contract annually.   [PL 2013, c. 454, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Allocation of eligible costs and benefits.  The commission shall annually allocate to each investor-owned transmission and distribution utility its pro rata share of eligible costs and benefits as determined under subsection 2. The allocation must be based on each utility's total retail kilowatt-hour energy sales to ratepayers that receive the benefits and pay the costs of long-term energy contracts. The commission may determine the means to be used for the allocation required under this section, which may include the direct transfer of funds between investor-owned transmission and distribution utilities.   [PL 2013, c. 454, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Rules.  The commission may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2013, c. 454, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 454, §2 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3211 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3211. Conservation programs (REPEALED)

 §3211. Conservation programs (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 336, §3 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 624, §3 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3211-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3211-A. Conservation programs (REPEALED)

 §3211-A. Conservation programs (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 624, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 217, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 219, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 275, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 487, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 459, §1 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 569, §§1-6 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 317, §§3-13 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. A, §6 (RP). PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. A, §10 (AFF).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3211-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3211-B. Additional energy conservation programs (REPEALED)

 §3211-B. Additional energy conservation programs (REPEALED)Revisor's Note: §3211-B. Solar energy rebate program; fund (As enacted by PL 2005, c. 459, §2 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 35-A, SECTION 3211-C)SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 20, §RR10 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 20, §RR18 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 644, §8 (RP). PL 2003, c. 688, §G1 (AFF). RR 2005, c. 1, §17 (RAL). PL 2005, c. 459, §2 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3211-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3211-C. Solar and wind energy rebate program; fund (REPEALED) (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 35-A, SECTION 3211-B)

 §3211-C. Solar and wind energy rebate program; fund (REPEALED)(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 35-A, SECTION 3211-B)SECTION HISTORY RR 2005, c. 1, §17 (RAL). PL 2007, c. 29, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 158, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 493, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 661, Pt. D, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 88, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. A, §7 (RP). PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. A, §10 (AFF).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3212-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3212-A. Green power options (REPEALED)

 §3212-A. Green power options (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 403, §8 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. B, §§2-5 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 542, §7 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 25, §1 (AMD). MRSA T. 35-A §3212-A, sub-§3 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3213 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3213. Bill unbundling; consumer education (REPEALED)

 §3213. Bill unbundling; consumer education (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 691, §8 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 116, §2 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3215 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3215. Commission authority and responsibility

 §3215. Commission authority and responsibility 1.  Authority.  Without limiting the commission's authority under any other provision of law, the commission may:   A. Intervene and participate in proceedings at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the United States Department of Energy and other federal agencies and in proceedings conducted by Canadian or other authorities or agencies whenever the interests of competition, consumers of electricity or economic development in this State are affected. When intervening or participating in proceedings under this paragraph, the commission shall promote system reliability, the reduction of the cost of electricity to ratepayers in the State and long-term sustainable resource planning; and   [PL 2011, c. 109, §1 (AMD).]B. Monitor trends and make recommendations, as appropriate, to the Legislature, to the Governor, to Congress or to any federal agency regarding:   (1) The safety and economic effects or potential effects of market competition on nuclear units; and   (2) The effects or potential effects of market competition on Maine's air quality.   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 109, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Findings; responsibility.  The Legislature finds that, in order for retail competition in this State to function effectively, the governance of any independent system operator with responsibility for operations of the regional transmission system must be fully independent of influence by market participants. The commission shall use all means within its authority and resources to advocate for and promote the interests of Maine ratepayers in any proceeding at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the development, governance, operations or conduct of an independent system operator.   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 109, §1 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3216 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3216. Transition; utility employees (REPEALED)

 §3216. Transition; utility employees (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §§M1,2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §M3 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 116, §3 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3217 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 32: ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING|35-A §3217. Reports

 §3217. Reports 1.  Annual restructuring report.  The commission shall include in its annual report pursuant to section 120, subsection 7 a report describing the commission's activities in carrying out the requirements of this chapter and the activities relating to changes in the regulation of electric utilities in other states.       [PL 2009, c. 122, §15 (AMD).] 2.  Proposed changes.  If the commission determines, after providing interested parties an opportunity to be heard, that any provision in this chapter is not in the public interest, the commission shall present a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utility matters stating the basis for the commission's conclusion and including draft legislation designed to modify this chapter consistent with the public interest.   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Independent system operator.  The commission shall monitor events in the region pertaining to:   A. The development of an independent system operator with responsibility for transmission reliability;   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).]B. The management of competitive access to the regional transmission system; and   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).]C. Rights to negotiate potential contracts between sellers and buyers of electricity.   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).]If the commission determines that there exists insufficient independence on the part of the independent system operator from any provider of wholesale transmission, competitive electricity provider or electric utility, or if it determines any other problem threatens regional transmission reliability, the commission shall provide a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utility matters with a recommendation as to what actions within the authority of the State are available to remedy this problem.   [PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Direct sales.  Beginning in 2022 and every 3 years thereafter, the commission shall include in its report pursuant to section 120, subsection 7, information regarding the incidence of direct sales of electricity by an entity that generates electricity to commercial or industrial consumers located on the property where the entity that generates the electricity is located or on abutting property or on a commercial or industrial site that was served by the entity that generates the electricity or its predecessor without using the transmission and distribution plant of a public utility prior to December 31, 2018.   [PL 2019, c. 205, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 316, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 528, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 122, §15 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 205, §6 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 33: SMALL POWER PRODUCTION AND COGENERATION|35-A §3301. Title (REPEALED)

 §3301. Title (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §A76 (RP). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3302 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 33: SMALL POWER PRODUCTION AND COGENERATION|35-A §3302. Purpose

 §3302. Purpose The Legislature finds that it is in the best interest of the State to reduce the State's dependence upon fossil fuels for its energy needs. It is necessary to diversify energy producing systems and energy sources to ensure an adequate and reliable supply of energy for Maine citizens. The Legislature further finds that the development of small energy production facilities using renewable resources and cogeneration facilities will have a significant and beneficial effect upon this State. The Legislature further finds that the replacement of fossil fuels by municipal solid waste reduces dependence upon fossil fuels, diversifies energy sources, reduces municipal costs and reduces the negative environmental effects of solid waste disposal.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]The Legislature intends through this legislation to:   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  Encourage development.  Encourage the development of energy producing systems using renewable resources, particularly abundant, indigenous, renewable resources or resources in close proximity to Maine;   [PL 2001, c. 76, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Promote existing use.  Promote the more efficient use of existing energy systems particularly, through the cogeneration of power; and   [PL 2001, c. 76, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Meet goals.  Require, whenever the interests of competition, consumers of electricity and economic development in this State are not adversely affected, that the commission ensure that the goals of this section will be met following the restructuring of the electric utility industry by:   A. Proposing market rules and transmission pricing policies and practices at the regional and federal levels that encourage the generation and sale of electricity from the State's renewable power producers and cogenerators;   [PL 2001, c. 76, §2 (NEW).]B. Opposing market rules and proposed transmission pricing policies and practices that place the State's renewable power producers and cogenerators at a competitive disadvantage compared with nonrenewable power generators; and   [PL 2001, c. 76, §2 (NEW).]C. Implementing the State's electric industry restructuring laws and other provisions of this Title in a manner that promotes generation of electricity from the State's indigenous renewable resources and cogeneration.   [PL 2001, c. 76, §2 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 76, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 76, §§1,2 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3304 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 33: SMALL POWER PRODUCTION AND COGENERATION|35-A §3304. Control and regulation of generating facilities (REPEALED)

 §3304. Control and regulation of generating facilities (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 613, §4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §A78 (RP). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF).