Maine § 35-A §3474 Determination of public policy; state solar energy generation goals

Maine Statutes

§ 35-A §3474 — Determination of public policy; state solar energy generation goals

Maine § 35-A §3474

Title 35-APUBLIC UTILITIES

Part 3ELECTRIC POWER

Ch. 34-BTHE MAINE SOLAR ENERGY ACT

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 35-A, § 35-A §3474 (2026).

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1.Encouragement of solar energy-related development. It is the policy of the State in furtherance of the goals established in subsection 2 to encourage the attraction of appropriately sited development related to solar energy generation, including any additional transmission, distribution and other energy infrastructure needed to transport additional solar energy to market, consistent with all state environmental standards; the permitting and financing of solar energy projects; appropriate utility rate structures; and the siting, permitting, financing and construction of solar energy research and manufacturing facilities for the benefit of all ratepayers.

2.State solar energy generation goals. When encouraging the development of solar energy generation, the State shall pursue cost-effect

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1.
Encouragement of solar energy-related development.
It is the policy of the State in furtherance of the goals established in subsection 2 to encourage the attraction of appropriately sited development related to solar energy generation, including any additional transmission, distribution and other energy infrastructure needed to transport additional solar energy to market, consistent with all state environmental standards; the permitting and financing of solar energy projects; appropriate utility rate structures; and the siting, permitting, financing and construction of solar energy research and manufacturing facilities for the benefit of all ratepayers.
2.
State solar energy generation goals.
When encouraging the development of solar energy generation, the State shall pursue cost-effective developments, policies and programs that advance the following goals:
3.
Interconnection rules.
The commission shall adopt rules related to the interconnection of renewable capacity resources, as defined in section 3210‑C, subsection 1, paragraph E, using solar power, referred to in this subsection as "solar resources," and energy storage systems, as defined in section 3481, subsection 6, whether or not colocated with solar resources, to investor-owned transmission and distribution utilities, as defined in section 3201, subsection 11‑A, in a manner that supports the goals in this section and ensures:
4.
Interconnection ombudsman; fund.
The interconnection ombudsman appointed pursuant to section 107, subsection 1 shall assist persons seeking interconnections governed by rules adopted under subsection 3. The commission shall appoint an interconnection ombudsman who possesses technical expertise related to interconnection and interconnection procedures.