35-A §10129. Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 35-A, SECTION 10128)
§10129. Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 35-A, SECTION 10128) 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Accelerator” means the Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator established under subsection 2. [PL 2021, c. 358, §2 (NEW); RR […]
35-A §10114. Training for energy auditors
§10114. Training for energy auditors 1. Auditor training. To the extent that funds and resources allow, the trust shall set standards for training programs for energy auditors that most effectively meet the needs of the public and that satisfy the requirements of funding sources. For the purposes of this subsection, an energy auditor is a […]
35-A §10115. Federal energy programs
§10115. Federal energy programs 1. Programs. The trust shall oversee and administer: A. The United States Department of Energy State Energy Program; and [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] B. Other federally funded programs and projects related to trust programs. [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2009, […]
35-A §10116. Energy Conservation Small Business Revolving Loan Program
§10116. Energy Conservation Small Business Revolving Loan Program 1. Program and fund. The trust shall establish the Energy Conservation Small Business Revolving Loan Program, referred to in this subsection as “the program,” and the Energy Conservation Small Business Revolving Loan Fund, referred to in this subsection as “the fund.” The fund consists of federal capitalization […]
35-A §10117. Energy efficiency of rental properties
§10117. Energy efficiency of rental properties 1. Residential energy efficiency disclosure statement. The trust and the Maine State Housing Authority shall prepare a residential energy efficiency disclosure statement form for landlords and other lessors of residential properties to use to disclose to tenants and lessees information about the energy efficiency of the property in order […]
35-A §10118. Public information and outreach
§10118. Public information and outreach 1. General. The trust shall provide to the public information about renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency practices. In providing this information, the trust shall consider: A. The aspects of renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency practices about which the public needs information; [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. […]
35-A §10119. Heating Fuels Efficiency and Weatherization Fund
§10119. Heating Fuels Efficiency and Weatherization Fund 1. Fund established; use of money. The Heating Fuels Efficiency and Weatherization Fund, referred to in this section as “the fund,” is established. The fund is a nonlapsing fund and is administered by the trust in accordance with this section. Any interest earned on funds in the fund […]
35-A §10120. Commission oversight of Efficiency Maine Trust
§10120. Commission oversight of Efficiency Maine Trust 1. Performance metrics. The trust shall incorporate performance metrics in the triennial plan. The performance metrics must define the electricity, natural gas and heating fuel savings targets established in section 10104, subsection 4, paragraph F and specify the metrics for assessing progress in meeting the targets. The commission […]
35-A §10105. Powers, duties and limitations
§10105. Powers, duties and limitations 1. Funds. The trust shall administer programs and funds in accordance with this chapter and other applicable laws. [PL 2009, c. 372, Pt. B, §3 (NEW).] 2. Efficiency Maine projects; bonds. The board shall propose, develop and approve revenue bond projects as Efficiency Maine projects under Title 10, section […]
35-A §10106. Freedom of access; confidentiality
§10106. Freedom of access; confidentiality The proceedings of the board and records of the trust are subject to the freedom of access laws, Title 1, chapter 13, except as specifically provided in this section. [RR 2009, c. 1, §25 (COR).] 1. Confidential records. The following records are designated as confidential for purposes of Title […]