Maine renewable energy credits

Class IA Renewables Procurement | MPUC

Pursuant to An Act To Promote Economic Reuse of Contaminated Land Through Clean Energy Development. P.L. 2023, Chapter 321 (PDF) and Chapter 397 (MS Word) of the Commission''s rules, the Commission is seeking proposals from eligible Class IA resources for the sale of energy and renewable energy credits (RECs). To be an eligible Class IA resource, a

Maine Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) | MPUC

Overview. Maine Statute (M.R.S. 35-A §3210) requires 30% of Maine load be satisfied by existing renewable electricity generation (Class II) and 10% of Maine load in 2017 and beyond be satisfied by new renewable resources (Class I), and increasing amounts of Class IA and thermal renewable energy credits (TRECs) starting 2020 and 2021, respectively.

Federal Funding | Governor''s Energy Office

This $9.7 billion program funded through the Inflation Reduction Act provides grants and/or loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for rural electric cooperatives to make energy efficiency improvements to eligible generation and transmission systems, to purchase, build, or deploy renewable energy, zero-emission systems, carbon capture

Renewable Energy | Governor''s Energy Office

Increasing renewable energy generation is a priority of Governor Mills'' Administration. Working together with the Legislature, Maine has made significant progress moving forward on these issues. Reducing the State''s dependence on fossil fuels and transitioning to a more diverse portfolio of clean energy resources not only reduces the State''s emissions, it also helps

2021 Request for Proposals for the Sale of Energy or Renewable

Pursuant to An Act To Reform Maine''s Renewable Portfolio Standard. P.L. 2019, Chapter 477, the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) is seeking proposals from qualifying renewable generation resources for the sale of energy or renewable energy credits (RECs).To be a qualifying resource, a generation facility must meet the requirements for a Maine RPS Class 1A resource

Governor Mills Signs Major Renewable Energy and Climate Change

The bills establish in law the Governor''s proposed Maine Climate Council, which is charged with developing action plans to reduce Maine greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050; an increase in Maine''s Renewable Portfolio Standard from 40 percent today to 80 percent by 2030 and a goal of 100 renewable energy by

Maine Public Utilities Commission Homepage | MPUC

Request for Proposals for Administration of a Renewable Energy Credit Purchase Program; 2024-00099 Request for Information for Renewable Energy Generation and Transmission Projects Pursuant to the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program. 2023-00336 Versant Power Rate Case.

Consumer Financial Assistance | MPUC

Request for Proposals for Renewable Energy Generation and Transmission Projects Pursuant to the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program; 2021 Request for Proposals for the Sale of Energy or Renewable Energy Credits from Qualifying Renewable Resources

Maine Green Power Program | MPUC

Maine Green Power allows Maine electric customers to choose clean, local renewable energy for their home or business.The program allows Mainers to match their electric use with green power produced in Maine. How Maine Green Power Works Residents and businesses enrolled in Maine Green Power can match the electricity they use with energy from Maine''s renewable

Maine Public Utilities Commission Docket No. 2021-00369

to satisfy the Maine Class IA Renewable Portfolio Requirement under Chapter 311 of the Commission''s Rules. Contract Product(s) Energy only for the "Escalating Energy Price" and "Flat Energy Price" options; energy and RECs for the "Energy and REC Price" option. All rights and obligations associated with the Capacity of

POLICY PROFILE Renewable Portfolio Standard

Maine''s RPS requirements can be met through the purchase of renewable energy credits (RECs). Electricity generators in the State of Maine''s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Resource Fund. In 2008, the ACP base rate for the Class I standard was set at $57.12 per MWh. By 2019, the ACP rate was $70.44 per MWh.

State of Maine Renewable Energy Goals Market Assessment

The Governor''s Energy Office (GEO) has prepared a ten-year Renewable Energy Goals Market Assessment. This study, as required by statute, provides important information and assesses the renewable energy market and its ability to meet the state''s clean energy requirements. This includes analysis and review of the opportunities, potential, and challenges

RPS | MPUC

Announcements. Net Energy Billing: Documentation Process for Projects Regarding Statutory Requirements (October 4, 2021); Notice Regarding Regarding Recent Changes to Net Energy Billing Law, P.L.2021, Chapter 390 (July 22, 2021); MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SECOND RENEWABLE ENERGY

Long Duration Energy Storage Study | Governor''s Energy Office

As Maine grows the portion of electricity derived from renewable sources to cut greenhouse gas emissions, long-duration energy storage has the potential to ensure affordable, reliable clean power for Maine households and businesses. LD 1850, An Act Relating to Energy Storage and the State''s Energy Goals, was signed into law by Governor Mills in June 2023.

Maine Energy Plan: Pathway to 2040 | Governor''s Energy Office

The Governor''s Energy Office is conducting a planning effort to achieve the use of 100 percent clean energy in Maine by 2040. The "Maine Energy Plan: Pathway to 2040" is engaging the public and key energy stakeholders on actionable and affordable strategies to meet this target, such as through diversifying energy sources in Maine, stabilizing electricity rates, reducing emissions,

2020 Request for Proposals for Administration of a Renewable Energy

Docket No. 2020-00129. Pursuant to An Act To Promote Solar Energy and Distributed Generation Resources in Maine. P.L 2019, Chapter 478 (PDF) (Act), the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) is seeking proposals from entities to develop and administer a program to allow eligible customers of Central Maine Power (CMP) and Emera Maine to

Request for Proposals for the Sale of Energy and Renewable

for the Sale of Energy and Renewable Energy Credits to Promote the Reuse of Contaminated Land Pursuant to 35-A M.R.S. § 3210-J Issued by the Maine Public Utilities Commission August 30, 2024. 2 As reported by the Maine utilities to the Energy Information Administration in EIA Form 861 and to the Commission in annual reports, total retail

Technology Tax Credits and Sales Tax Exemptions

This credit may be carried over for up to 10 years. View the Biofuel Production Tax Credit statute. Use this worksheet (PDF) to claim the tax credit. Maine Renewable Energy Equipment Tax Exemption. Solar and wind energy equipment, except that of industrial power suppliers, is exempt from local property tax.

Maine Home Energy Rebates | Governor''s Energy Office

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated nearly $72 million to support home energy rebates for income-eligible households in Maine, funded by the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These rebates are limited to residential

Technology Tax Credits and Sales Tax Exemptions

Distributed Generation Renewable Energy Credit (REC)

Under the Shared Distributed Generation Program, the generation (or energy) from a participating project is sold to the Standard Buyer and the subscriber receives a credit (in dollars) on their

Community-based Renewable Energy Pilot Program | MPUC

Request for Proposals for the Sale of Energy or Renewable Energy Credits from Qualifying Renewable Resources; Maine Renewable Energy Consortium: Word: 2011-50: Jonesport Wind Power, LLC: Word: 2011-78: Lubec Wind Power, LLC: Word: 2011-154: Pisgah Mountain, LLC: PDF: 2012-238: Good Will Hinckley School: PDF:

State of Maine APPLICATION FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY

Enter the annual renewable energy credit you anticipate and the number of years you expect to receive the credit. If you anticipate the credit amount to fluctuate from year-to-year, attach a schedule to this application and enter the average annual benefit on this line. Lines 10 & 11. Enter the system size in both DC and AC watts.

Renewable Portfolio Standard | Governor''s Energy Office

Maine''s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) establishes the portion of electricity sold in the state that must be supplied by renewable energy resources 2019, Governor Mills signed legislation that increased Maine''s RPS to 80 percent by 2030 and set a goal of 100 percent by 2050.. In addition, that legislation required the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to procure long

Property Tax Relief | Maine Revenue Services

Certain classes of property may by partially or fully exempt from property tax under Maine law. Renewable Energy Investment Exemption -This program exempts renewable energy equipment, such as solar panels, from property tax beginning April 1, 2020. Taxpayers must apply for the credit by April 1 of the first year the exemption is requested

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Solar Energy Resources