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35-A ME Rev Stat § 3491 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 34-D: SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT DECOMMISSIONING|35-A §3491. Definitions

 §3491. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).]1.  Decommissioning.  "Decommissioning" means the physical removal of all components of a solar energy development, including but not limited to solar panels and associated anchoring systems and foundations to a depth of at least 24 inches or to the depth of bedrock, whichever is less, and other structures, buildings, roads, fences, cables, electrical components or associated facilities and foundations to a depth of at least 24 inches or to the depth of bedrock, whichever is less, to the extent the components of the development are not otherwise in or proposed to be placed in productive use or otherwise authorized to remain in place by the environmental permitting entity.   For any portion of a solar energy development located on land classified as farmland any time within 5 years preceding the start of construction of the development, "decommissioning" means the physical removal of all such components of the development to a depth of at least 48 inches or to the depth of bedrock, whichever is less, to the extent such components are not otherwise in or proposed to be placed in productive use or otherwise authorized to remain in place by the environmental permitting entity.   "Decommissioning" includes the grading to postconstruction grade and revegetation of all earth disturbed during construction and decommissioning, except for areas already restored.   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Environmental permitting entity.  "Environmental permitting entity" means:   A. The Department of Environmental Protection in the case of a solar energy development:   (1) Located wholly or partly outside of the unorganized and deorganized areas; or   (2) Subject to the department's jurisdiction pursuant to Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 6; or   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).]B. The Maine Land Use Planning Commission in the case of a solar energy development located wholly in the unorganized and deorganized areas and not subject to the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 6.   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Farmland.  "Farmland" has the same meaning as in Title 36, section 1102, subsection 4.   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Transfer of ownership.  "Transfer of ownership" means a change in the legal entity that owns or operates a solar energy development. A sale or exchange of stock or membership interests or a merger is not a transfer of ownership as long as the legal entity that owns or operates the solar energy development remains the same.   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Unorganized and deorganized areas.  "Unorganized and deorganized areas" has the same meaning as in Title 12, section 682, subsection 1.   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3492 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 34-D: SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT DECOMMISSIONING|35-A §3492. Prohibition

 §3492. Prohibition A person may not construct, cause to be constructed or operate a solar energy development with ground-mounted solar panels occupying 3 or more acres without first obtaining approval of a decommissioning plan from the environmental permitting entity under section 3495.   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3493 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 34-D: SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT DECOMMISSIONING|35-A §3493. Transfer of ownership

 §3493. Transfer of ownership Upon a transfer of ownership of a solar energy development subject to a decommissioning plan approved under section 3495, a person that transfers ownership of the development remains jointly and severally liable for implementation of the plan until the environmental permitting entity approves transfer of the decommissioning plan to the new owner or operator.   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3494 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 34-D: SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT DECOMMISSIONING|35-A §3494. Decommissioning plan

 §3494. Decommissioning plan A decommissioning plan must:   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).]1.  Decommissioning.  Provide for the decommissioning of a solar energy development. For any portion of the development located on land classified as farmland any time within 5 years preceding the start of construction of the development, the plan must provide for the restoration of that farmland upon decommissioning sufficient to support resumption of farming or agricultural activities;   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Grading and revegetation of earth.  Provide for the grading and revegetation of all earth disturbed during construction and decommissioning, except for areas already restored; and   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Financial capacity.  Include demonstration of current and future financial capacity, which must be unaffected by the owner's or operator's future financial condition, to fully fund decommissioning in accordance with an approved decommissioning plan under this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3495 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 34-D: SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT DECOMMISSIONING|35-A §3495. Standards

 §3495. Standards An environmental permitting entity shall approve a decommissioning plan whenever it finds the following:   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).]1.  Successful decommissioning.  The plan, if implemented, will result in successful decommissioning of the solar energy development, including the restoration of farmland sufficient to support resumption of farming or agricultural activities;   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Financial assurance.  The person identified in the plan as responsible for decommissioning demonstrates financial assurance, in the form of a performance bond, surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit or other form of financial assurance acceptable to the environmental permitting entity, for the total cost of decommissioning; and   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Update.  The plan requires the financial assurance be updated 15 years after approval of the plan and no less frequently than every 5 years thereafter. Updates to financial assurance required under this subsection must be submitted to the environmental permitting entity on or before December 31st of the year in which such updates are required.   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3496 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 34-D: SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT DECOMMISSIONING|35-A §3496. Administration and enforcement; rulemaking

 §3496. Administration and enforcement; rulemaking The Department of Environmental Protection shall administer and enforce this chapter with respect to the decommissioning of solar energy developments for which it is the environmental permitting entity, subject to the same powers and authorities granted to it pursuant to Title 38, chapter 2, including but not limited to the adoption of rules and the establishment of reasonable fees. The Maine Land Use Planning Commission shall administer and enforce this chapter with respect to the decommissioning of solar energy developments for which it is the environmental permitting entity, subject to the same powers and authorities granted to it pursuant to Title 12, chapter 206-A, including but not limited to the adoption of rules and the establishment of reasonable fees.   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).]Rules adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection or by the Maine Land Use Planning Commission pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 151, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3501 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 35: CONSUMER-OWNED TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES|35-A §3501. Definitions

 §3501. Definitions 1.  Consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility.  For the purposes of this chapter, "consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility" means any transmission and distribution utility that is wholly owned by its consumers, including its consumers served in the State. "Consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility" includes but is not limited to:   A. Any rural electrification cooperative organized under chapter 37;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]B. Any electrification cooperative organized on a cooperative plan under the laws of the State;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]C. Any municipal or quasi-municipal transmission and distribution utility located in the State;   [PL 2019, c. 311, §2 (AMD).]D. The portion of any municipal or quasi-municipal entity located in the State providing transmission and distribution services; and   [PL 2019, c. 311, §2 (AMD).]E. Any transmission and distribution utility wholly owned by a municipality located in the State.   [PL 2019, c. 311, §2 (AMD).][PL 2019, c. 311, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 490, §C9 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §A85 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 311, §2 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3504 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 35: CONSUMER-OWNED TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES|35-A §3504. Treatment of certain small consumer-owned transmission and distribution utilities

 §3504. Treatment of certain small consumer-owned transmission and distribution utilities 1.  Exemption.  Upon request of a consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility of not more than 150 customers, the commission may exempt the utility from any of the requirements of any commission rules and this Title, with the exception of sections 3502 and 3503.   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §88 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).] 2.  Rule-making considerations.  The commission shall take into account the form of governance of consumer-owned transmission and distribution utilities when promulgating rules and shall state in any notice of proposed rulemaking relating to those utilities what consideration has been given to the ability of those utilities to regulate matters covered under their own authority and, in promulgating those rules, may not impose unreasonable requirements on consumer-owned transmission and distribution utilities.   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §88 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 101 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 398, §A88 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3505 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 35: CONSUMER-OWNED TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES|35-A §3505. Sunset provision (REPEALED)

 §3505. Sunset provision (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 571 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 651 (RP). MRSA T. 35-A §3505 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3601 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 36: COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY|35-A §3601. Short title

 §3601. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the Community-based Renewable Energy Act."   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3602 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 36: COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY|35-A §3602. Definitions

 §3602. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]1.  Community-based renewable energy project.  "Community-based renewable energy project" means a locally owned electricity generating facility that generates electricity from an eligible renewable resource.   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Eligible renewable resource.  "Eligible renewable resource" means a renewable capacity resource as defined in section 3210, subsection 2, paragraph B‑3.   [PL 2009, c. 542, §8 (AMD).] 3.  Locally owned electricity generating facility.  "Locally owned electricity generating facility" means an electricity generating facility at least 51% of which is owned by one or more qualifying local owners.   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] 3-A.  Net generating capacity.  "Net generating capacity" means the output of a generating facility delivered to the transmission and distribution utility system. "Net generating capacity" does not include any energy consumed by the generator to operate the electricity generating facility and energy consumed for plant lighting, power and auxiliary facilities.   [PL 2015, c. 232, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Program participant.  "Program participant" means a community-based renewable energy project that is participating in the community-based renewable energy pilot program established in section 3603.   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] 5.  Qualifying local owner.  "Qualifying local owner" means a person or entity that is:   A. An individual who is a resident of the State;   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]B. A political subdivision of the State, including, but not limited to, a county, municipality, quasi-municipal corporation or district as defined in Title 30‑A, section 2351, school administrative unit as defined in Title 20‑A, section 1, public or private institution of higher education, regional council of governments or any other local or regional governmental organization, including, but not limited to, a board, commission or association;   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]C. A department, agency or instrumentality of the State;   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]D. A federally recognized Indian tribe located in the State;   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]E. A nonprofit corporation, organized under the laws of the State, including a unit owners association organized under Title 33, section 1603‑101; or   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]F. A business corporation, organized under the laws of the State, at least 51% of which is owned by one or more residents of the State.   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).][PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 542, §8 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 232, §1 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3605 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 36: COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY|35-A §3605. Renewable energy credit multiplier

 §3605. Renewable energy credit multiplier The renewable energy credit multiplier is governed by this section. The value of a renewable energy credit for electricity generated by a program participant that elects the renewable energy credit multiplier under section 3603, subsection 4, paragraph B is 150% of the amount of the electricity. When a program participant elects the renewable energy credit multiplier, the multiplier must be accounted for when renewable energy credits are used to satisfy the portfolio requirements of section 3210, subsections 3 and 3-A.   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3606 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 36: COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY|35-A §3606. Rules

 §3606. Rules The commission shall adopt rules to implement this chapter. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3607 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 36: COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY|35-A §3607. Tracking; biennial report

 §3607. Tracking; biennial report The commission shall develop and administer a system to register and track the development of community-based renewable energy projects and by January 15, 2011 and biennially by January 15th thereafter shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters on the program and the development of community-based renewable energy projects. The report must include, but is not limited to:   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]1.  Community-based renewable energy development.  Documentation of the progress of community-based renewable energy development, including the number of community-based renewable energy projects in the State, the generating capacity of those projects and the kilowatt-hours of electricity purchased from community-based renewable energy projects; and   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Program implementation; assessment; recommendations.  Actions taken by the commission to implement the program, an assessment of the effectiveness of the program with respect to encouraging the sustainable development of community-based renewable energy in the State and recommendations, including any necessary implementing legislation, to improve the program.   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3608 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 36: COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY|35-A §3608. Regulatory approvals; use of public resources

 §3608. Regulatory approvals; use of public resources 1.  Regulatory approval.  The development, siting and operation of a community-based renewable energy project is subject to all applicable regulatory reviews and approvals required by governmental entities, including, but not limited to, municipalities and state agencies, pursuant to law, ordinance or rule.   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Use of publicly owned land, water or facilities.  Nothing in this chapter limits the authority of the State or a political subdivision of the State to use publicly owned land, water or facilities in the development and operation of a community-based renewable energy project or to lease publicly owned land, water or facilities to other qualifying owners for the development and operation of a community-based renewable energy project.   [PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3609 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 36: COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY|35-A §3609. Repeal; authority for legislation (REPEALED)

 §3609. Repeal; authority for legislation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 329, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 232, §3 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3610 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 36: COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY|35-A §3610. Project deadline; completion deadline

 §3610. Project deadline; completion deadline The commission may not issue an order after December 31, 2015 directing an investor-owned transmission and distribution utility to enter into a long-term contract under this chapter nor allow a consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility to enter into a long-term contract under this chapter. All community-based renewable energy projects that have been selected for a long-term contract must become operational and commence generating electricity by December 31, 2018.   [PL 2015, c. 232, §4 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 232, §4 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3901 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 39: MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC DISTRICTS|35-A §3901. Short Title

 §3901. Short Title This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Municipal Electric District Enabling Act."   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3902 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 39: MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC DISTRICTS|35-A §3902. Purpose

 §3902. Purpose The purpose of each municipal power district formed under this chapter is to generate, supply or extend the efficient use of electricity for public purposes and for the health, welfare, comfort and convenience of the inhabitants of the district.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 3903 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 3: ELECTRIC POWER|Chapter 39: MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC DISTRICTS|35-A §3903. Formation of single-member district

 §3903. Formation of single-member district A municipal power district may be formed under the following provisions.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  By municipal officers.  The municipal officers of any municipality may, by majority vote, determine that a municipal power district should be established under the terms of this chapter. If they make such a determination they shall call an election under subsection 3.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  By petition.  Ten percent of the legal voters of a municipality may petition the municipal officers to call an election, under subsection 3, for the purpose of forming a municipal power district.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Election.  After a determination by the municipal officers, or upon petition in accordance with subsection 2, the municipal officers shall, at the next regular election or town meeting, or at a special election or town meeting called and held by them, submit the following question to the legal voters in accordance with their charter or Title 30‑A, section 2528:   "Shall the (name of municipality) Power District be created and incorporated under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35‑A, chapter 39?"   [PL 1995, c. 254, §7 (AMD).]4.  Favorable vote.  If a majority of the legal votes cast on this question favor incorporation, a municipal power district may be created for that municipality under this chapter upon declaration of the vote by the municipal officers, provided that the total number of votes cast for and against the incorporation equals or exceeds 40% of the total votes cast in that municipality for all candidates for Governor at the previous gubernatorial election. If not, the proposed district is not created at that time. Upon certification of a favorable vote by the municipal officers, the commission shall approve formation of the district if the commission finds that formation would be in conformance with the requirements of this Title. Upon approval by the commission, the district is created and the commission shall file certification of that approval with the Secretary of State.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 254, §7 (AMD).