Committee on Energy, Utilities & Technology

The EUT Committee reviews legislation pertaining to energy policy, including energy resources, wind energy development, biomass energy, hydropower, solar energy; efficiency and conservation; electric industry, including supply, transmission and distribution; natural gas industry; tele- communications industry, including telephone, Internet, broadband and cable television services; E-9-1-1; water and sewer utilities, including district charters; Public Utilities Commission; Office of the Public Advocate; Governor’s Energy Office; ConnectME Authority; and Efficiency Maine Trust.

Constituent Services

Congratulatory letters, Legislative Sentiments, flags flown over the Capitol, assistance with state departments, general comments or questions about legislative matters. 

Contact Information

Mail: 2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330

Email: Steven.Foster@legislature.maine.gov

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Sponsored Legislation (2019-2020)

LD 55	(HP52)
An Act To Return the Normal Cost of Teacher Retirement to the State
LD 95	(HP81)
An Act To Clarify Residency Requirements for Legislative Candidates
LD 318	(HP243)
An Act To Prepare All Students for Work and Life by Requiring That Students Receive Instruction in Vocational Preparation and Practical Life Skills
LD 422	(HP331)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Increase the Number of Signs on the Mt. Katahdin Trail
LD 575	(HP419)
An Act To Increase the Bottle Redemption Deposit and the Amount Retained by Bottle Redemption Centers
LD 672	(HP493)
An Act To Allow Local Flexibility in Teacher Assignment To Enhance Student Achievement
LD 1080	(HP803)
Resolve, Regarding Biofuel in Number 2 Heating Oil
LD 1446	(HP1058)
An Act To Remove Sales and Use Taxation on Gold and Silver Coins
LD 1487	(HP1089)
An Act To Exempt Holders of Gold Star Family Registration Plates from Vehicle Registration Fees
LD 1488	(HP1090)
An Act To Allow Holders of Gold Star Family Registration Plates To Be Issued Complimentary Licenses To Hunt, Trap and Fish
LD 1553	(SP488)
An Act Directing That the Towns Constituting Hospital Administrative District No. 4 Hold a Vote on the Proposed Merger with Northern Light Health
LD 1597	(HP1156)
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Purchases Made by Nonprofit Seasonal Camps
LD 1651	(HP1187)
An Act To Promote Equitable and Responsible Broadband Investment
LD 1708	(HP1220)
An Act To Provide for the Merger of Hospital Administrative District No. 4 into MRH Corp., a Maine Nonprofit, Nonstock Private Corporation