Evaluation of Proposed Increase to Maine Energy Efficiency "System Benefit Charge"

Natural Resources Council of Maine
Environmental Defense
Completed March 2006

Synapse performed a costs and benefits assessment of one part of proposed legislation to increase the system benefit charge for energy efficiency spending in Maine from 1.4 mils/kWh to 3.0 mils/kWh.  Bob Fagan of Synapse testified before the Utilities and Energy Joint Committee of the Maine legislature on the issue.  Synapse demonstrated the net economic benefits of increasing the charge and urged the committee to pass the legislation. Project completed in March 2006.