MAINE WIND ENERGY LEGISLATION

February 2, 2010 Wind energy bill 1504, now renamed " An Act to provide predictable economic benefits to Maine communities that host wind power projects" . In this recording, NRCM 's Pete Didsheim discusses progress of the bill with legislators. Also Representative Van Wie proposes a Wind Production Tax on facilities over over 25 megawatts.

January 20, 2010. Wind Energy Bill LD 1504 discussed before Joint Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy

Audio mp3s of testimony and questioning by legislators Note many of these have loud keyboard sounds in background. Sorry!

Bill: LD 1504. An Act To Require That Expedited Wind Energy Development Projects Provide a Tangible Benefit to Maine Ratepayers in the Form of Discounts to Future Electric Rates

Senator Mills Chief sponsor. Recording begins, hearing already in progress...

Dave Willby, First Wind

Pete Didisheim, NRCM

Jeremy Payne, Maine Renewable Energy Ass'n

Representative Adams

Representative Russell

Shawn Mahaney, CLF

Dick Davies, PUC Public Advocate

John Cooney, Reed and Reed. R&R's memo on tangible benefits

Additional testimony and questions soon. Check back later and refresh the page .