126th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 927		LR 960(02)
	An Act To Further Energy Independence for the State
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
			FY 2013-14	FY 2014-15	Projections  FY 2015-16	Projections  FY 2016-17
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$30,976	$43,960	$45,222	$46,522
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$30,976	$43,960	$45,222	$46,522
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$506	$675	$675	$675
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill includes General Fund appropriations of $30,976 in fiscal year 2013-14 and $43,960 in fiscal year 2014-15 to the Department of Environmental Protection for a half-time Environmental Specialist IV position and related administrative expenses to consult with the Governor's Energy Office in developing an analysis of the interaction between energy planning and greenhouse gas reduction goals and to assist with an analysis of wind energy development, including permitting issues.  Other Special Revenue Funds allocations are also included for central administrative costs of $506 and $675 in fiscal years 2013-14 and 2014-15, respectively.
	The Governor's Energy Office can implement the changes related to the comprehensive energy plan provisions utilizing existing resources available for the plan.