An Act To Create Equal Opportunity Access To Clean Energy By Removing The 100-Megawatt Limit On Clean Energy Sources

LD 638 removes the 100-megawatt capacity limit for renewable energy projects in Maine to qualify under the state's renewable energy portfolio requirements. This change directly affects developers of larger clean energy projects (over 100 megawatts) and utilities meeting renewable energy targets, including those using solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, biomass, or anaerobic digestion. The bill amends two sections of Maine law (35-A MRSA §3210) by deleting the 100-megawatt restriction from qualifying project descriptions. By eliminating this size cap, the bill enables larger renewable energy facilities to count toward Maine's renewable energy goals.