Maine’s LD 1679 effectively phases out fossil fuels from electricity production through the following actions:
1. Establishes the Maine Climate Change Council to assist Maine to mitigate, prepare for and adapt to climate change;
2. Provides that by January 1, 2030 80% of electricity consumed in the State must come from renewable resources and by January 1, 2050 100% of electricity consumed in the State must come from renewable resources;
3. Updates the greenhouse gas emissions reductions required in statute; and
4. Requires that the state climate action plan be updated by December 1, 2020 and every 4 years thereafter.