LD897 - Nonwires Alternative Process and Negative Pricing in Energy Contracts
Summary
Maine's 132nd Legislature passed LD897 on April 7, 2026, enacting requirements for nonwires alternative processes and negative pricing provisions in energy contracts resulting from competitive solicitations conducted by the Public Utilities Commission. The bill establishes new procedural requirements for utility procurement of non-wires energy solutions.
What changed
LD897 enacts new requirements for nonwires alternative processes and negative pricing provisions in Maine energy contracts from competitive solicitations. The bill requires the Public Utilities Commission to implement specific procedures for utilities seeking alternatives to traditional wire infrastructure investments.\n\nEnergy companies and utilities conducting business with the Maine PUC must comply with new procurement requirements for non-wires solutions and address negative pricing provisions in contract terms. Companies should review current solicitation processes and update compliance frameworks to meet the new statutory standards.
What to do next
- Review and update energy procurement procedures to comply with nonwires alternative requirements
- Ensure negative pricing provisions align with new statutory requirements
- Coordinate with Maine Public Utilities Commission on competitive solicitation compliance
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD897 Passed LD897 LD Passed 2026-04-07
An Act Regarding the Nonwires Alternative Process and Required Negative Pricing Provisions in Contracts for Energy Resulting from Competitive Solicitations Conducted by the Public Utilities Commission
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
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Sponsors
Mark Lawrence (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-07 S PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. 2026-04-07 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-07 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2026-04-07 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-07 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-571). 2026-04-07 H Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading. 2026-04-07 H Committee Amendment "A" (S-571) was READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-07 H The Bill was READ ONCE. 2026-04-07 H On motion of Representative SACHS of Freeport, REPORT A Ought to Pass as Amended was ACCEPTED. 2026-04-07 H Reports READ. 2026-04-06 S Sent down for concurrence 2026-04-06 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-571) 2026-04-06 S Committee Amendment "A" (S-571) READ and ADOPTED 2026-04-06 S READ ONCE 2026-04-06 S Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 883 Yeas 20 - Nays 12 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 2026-04-06 S ACCEPTANCE of The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-571) Report PREVAILED. 2026-04-06 S Taken from the table by the President 2026-04-02 S Unfinished Business 2026-03-31 S Unfinished Business 2026-03-30 S Unfinished Business 2026-03-26 S Unfinished Business 2026-03-25 S Unfinished Business 2026-03-24 S Unfinished Business 2026-03-24 S On motion by Same Senator Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-571) Report. 2026-03-24 S Senator LAWRENCE of York moved to ACCEPT The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-571) Report. 2026-03-24 S Reports READ. 2026-03-20 J Reported Out: OTP-AM/OTP-AM/ONTP 2026-03-05 J Voted: Divided Report 2026-03-05 J Work Session Held 2025-06-25 J Carry Over Approved 2025-06-25 S CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. 2025-05-23 J Carry Over Requested 2025-05-22 J Work Session Held: TABLED 2025-03-21 S CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519. 2025-03-05 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate on March 5, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
Votes
2026-04-06 Accept Report 'a' Ought To Pass As Amended RC #883 Yea: 20 Nay: 12
Committee Referrals
2025-03-05 J Energy, Utilities And Technology
Amendments
0000-00-00 Senate: C-A (S-571) Adopted 0000-00-00 Senate: C-B (S-572) Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
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