C.M.R. 65, 407, ch. 313 - CUSTOMER NET ENERGY BILLING

  1. § 407-313-1 - PURPOSE
  2. § 407-313-2 - DEFINITIONS
  3. § 407-313-3 - NET ENERGY BILLING REQUIREMENTS
  4. § 407-313-4 - CONSUMER PROTECTIONS
  5. § 407-313-5 - WAIVER OR EXEMPTION

SUMMARY: This rule establishes the requirements for net energy billing.

BASIS STATEMENT: The factual and policy basis for this Rule is set forth in the Commission's Order Amending Rule and Statement of Factual Basis, Docket No. 2024-00356, issued on March 5, 2025. Copies of this Statement and Order have been filed with this Rule at the Office of the Secretary of State. Copies may also be obtained from the Administrative Director, Maine Public Utilities Commission, 18 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333-0018.

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C.M.R. 65, 407, ch. 313
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on December 15, 1998. It was filed with the Secretary of State on December 15, 1998 and became effective on December 20, 1998.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on June 10, 2009.
It was filed with the Secretary of State on June 15, 2009 as filing 2009-249, and became effective on July 15, 2009.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on January 20, 2012. It was filed with the Secretary of State on January 24, 2012 as filing 2012-7, and became effective on January 29, 2012.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on March 22, 2017. It was filed with the Secretary of State on March 24, 2017 as filing 2017-051, and became effective on March 29, 2017.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on April 22, 2019. It was filed with the Secretary of State on April 22, 2019 as filing 2019-066 (Emergency), and became effective on April 22, 2019.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on August 7, 2019.
It was filed with the Secretary of State on August 7, 2019, and became effective on August 12, 2019 (filing 2019-145).
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on December 7, 2019. It was filed with the Secretary of State on December 2, 2019 and became effective on December 7, 2019 (filing 2019-217).
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on December 9, 2021. It was filed with the Secretary of State on December 9, 2021 and became effective on December 14, 2021 (filing 2021-245).
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on October 11, 2022. It was filed with the Secretary of State on October 17, 2022 and became effective on October 17, 2022 (filing 2022-207).
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on July 3, 2024 It was filed with the Secretary of State on July 3, 2024 and became effective on July 8, 2024 (filing 2024-143).
NONSUBSTANTIVE CORRECTIONS (cross-references) made to filing 2024-143 - September 30, 2024
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule was approved as to form and legality by the Attorney General on March 27, 2025. It was filed with the Secretary of State on March 27, 2025 and became effective on 4/1/2025 - filing 2025-055.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 35-A M.R.S. §§104, 111, 1301, 3209-A, 3209-B.

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