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LD 1936

An Act To Provide Greater Equity In And Reduce Costs Related To The State'S Net Energy Billing Program

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Nicole Grohoski and 2 co-sponsors

Reforms Maine's net energy billing to boost equity for participants while reducing NEB costs and expanding community solar access.

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Bill Summary · LD 1936

Summary: LD 1936 — An Act To Provide Greater Equity In And Reduce Costs Related To The State's Net Energy Billing Program

Overview

LD 1936 is a proposed act focused on the state's net energy billing (NEB) program, with the aim of enhancing equity for participants and reducing program costs. The bill is centered on alternative energy, community solar, and solar energy policy. The provided materials do not include the bill’s full text, so the specific statutory changes are not listed here. The title indicates an intent to rebalance benefits and charges within NEB and to strengthen or expand community solar and related solar programs.

Purpose and intent

  • Improve equity within the NEB program, potentially addressing disparities in who benefits from NEB credits and who bears program costs.
  • Reduce or control costs associated with NEB for ratepayers and/or the state.
  • Advance developments in community solar and broader solar energy accessibility.

Note: The exact mechanisms (e.g., credit calculations, eligibility criteria, caps, cost-shifting rules, or program administration changes) are not specified in the provided materials.

Key provisions (provisional, based on the title)

  • Reforms to the NEB framework to promote fairness among participants and non-participants.
  • Potential updates to how NEB credits are calculated or applied.
  • Possible expansion or reform of community solar initiatives to broaden access and reduce consumer costs.
  • Provisions intended to lower overall NEB-related costs to consumers or the state budget.

(Exact provisions, definitions, and operative dates require the bill’s full text.)

Who would be affected

  • Residential and commercial NEB customers participating in or affected by NEB credits.
  • Ratepayers and utility entities involved in administering or funding the NEB program.
  • Community solar developers and participants.
  • Local governments or state agencies involved in energy policy and solar programs.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: May 7, 2025.
  • Primary sponsor: Nicole Grohoski; cosponsors: Sophia Warren, Matthew Harrington.
  • Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology.
  • Status history:
    • 2025-05-07: Referred to Committee; reference ordered.
    • 2025-05-21 and 2025-05-29: Work sessions held and tabled. 2025-06-25: Carry Over Approved; carried over to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature (SP 800). 2025-10-30: Work Session Held – TABLED.
  • Current posture: TABLED; carryover to future sessions remains possible, per Joint Order SP 800.

Sponsor information

  • Primary sponsor: Nicole Grohoski
  • Cosponsors: Sophia Warren, Matthew Harrington

Next steps

  • To understand the full scope and impact, the bill’s full text and fiscal impact statement would be needed.
  • If revived, the bill could be reconsidered in a future session or committee process per legislative calendar and the carryover provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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