H.P. 904: An Act To Maximize the Benefits of Renewable Energy in Maine

Source/Sponsor: 
Presented by Representative O'CONNOR of Berwick
Creator/Author: 
Cosponsored by Senator WOODSOME of York and Representatives: DUNPHY of Embden, FOLEY of Wells, GROHMAN of Biddeford, HIGGINS of Dover-Foxcroft, TIMBERLAKE of Turner, WADSWORTH of Hiram, Senator: McCORMICK of Kennebec
Description: 

Encourages energy development with the inclusion of offshore wind. The Legislature finds that it is in the public interest to improve the process for the siting and permitting of grid-scale wind energy development by ensuring against undue environmental economic impacts from wind energy developments both individually and cumulatively.

 

http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0904&item=1&snum=127

Tags: 
offshore wind, legislation, maine, government
Publication Date: 
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Resource Type: 
Document
State: 
Maine
Subject: 
Government Policy & Regulation
Energy & Climate Change Planning