Proposals must be submitted by July 29.
According to information published by the government of Maine, the new law directs PUC to initiate a competitive solicitation for the procurement of energy from up to 80 MW of biomass resources.
It also authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to direct the transmission and distribution utilities to enter into one or more two-year contracts, contingent on available funds. In addition, the law established a cost recovery fund of up to $13.4 million to pay above-market costs for the contracts.
The Public Utilities Commission says eligible biomass resources include wood, wood waste or landfill gas that is used to produce energy delivered to either the New England (ISO-NE) or northern Maine (NMISA) system. Bidders selected under the RFP will enter into two-year contracts with Central Maine Power Co., Emera Maine, or both utilities.
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