Resolve to Establish a Demand Response Program to Lower Electric Bills and Improve Grid Reliability
Summary
The Maine 132nd Legislature has passed LD2140, a Resolve establishing a demand response program to reduce electric bills and improve grid reliability. The bill passed the Senate on April 6, 2026, with a 19-11 vote after earlier House passage on April 2, 2026, with a 75-67 vote. The legislation was amended by Committee Amendment S-584 before final passage.
What changed
Maine LD2140 establishes a new demand response program for the state, intended to reduce electricity costs for consumers and enhance reliability of the electric grid. The bill passed both chambers after amendment by Committee Amendment S-584 and was referred to the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee during legislative processing.
Energy companies, electric utilities, and large electricity consumers in Maine should monitor for implementing regulations and program requirements that will be developed by state utility authorities. The demand response program may create new obligations for utility participation and customer enrollment mechanisms.
What to do next
- Monitor for implementing regulations from Maine utility authorities
- Review program requirements once Public Utilities Commission issues guidance
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD2140 Passed LD2140 LD Passed 2026-04-06
Resolve, to Establish a Demand Response Program to Lower Electric Bills and Improve Grid Reliability
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
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Sponsors
Denise Tepler (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-06 S FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence. 2026-04-02 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-02 H FINALLY PASSED. 2026-04-02 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-02 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-584). 2026-04-02 H Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading. 2026-04-02 H Committee Amendment "A" (S-584) was READ and ADOPTED. 2026-04-02 H The Bill was READ ONCE. 2026-04-02 H ROLL CALL NO. 710 (Yeas 75 - Nays 67 - Absent 8 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1) 2026-04-02 H On motion of Representative SACHS of Freeport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED. 2026-04-02 H Reports READ. 2026-03-30 S Sent down for concurrence. 2026-03-30 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-584) 2026-03-30 S Committee Amendment "A" (S-584) READ and ADOPTED. 2026-03-30 S READ ONCE. 2026-03-30 S Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 827 Yeas 19 - Nays 11 - Excused 5 - Absent 0 2026-03-30 S On motion by Senator LAWRENCE of York the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED 2026-03-30 S Reports READ. 2026-03-25 J Reported Out: OTP-AM/ONTP 2026-03-12 J Voted: Divided Report 2026-03-12 J Work Session Reconsidered 2026-02-26 J Voted: Divided Report 2026-02-26 J Work Session Held 2026-02-10 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-02-10 H Subsequently, the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY. 2026-02-10 H On motion of Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk, the Majority Report Refer to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY was ACCEPTED. 2026-02-10 H Reports READ. 2026-02-10 S Sent down for concurrence 2026-02-10 S On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland The Majority Report ACCEPTED and the Bill REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY. 2026-02-10 S ReportS READ 2026-02-05 J Reported Out: REFERRED/ONTP 2026-01-27 J Voted: Divided Report 2026-01-27 J Work Session Held 2026-01-07 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-01-07 H The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION. 2026-01-07 S Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on TAXATION Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
Votes
2026-03-30 Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #827 Yea: 19 Nay: 11 2026-04-02 Acc Maj Otp As Amended Rep RC #710 Yea: 75 Nay: 67
Committee Referrals
2026-01-07 J Taxation 2026-02-10 J Energy, Utilities And Technology
Amendments
0000-00-00 Senate: C-A (S-584) Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced
Subjects
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