HISTORY
Maine became the 11th state to authorize Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) when Governor Janet Mills signed LD 2112 into law on April 13, 2026. The new law allows municipalities and Wabanaki Nations to establish CCA programs and procure electricity on behalf of participating residents and small businesses, while existing utilities continue to provide transmission, distribution, and billing services. Before a program can launch, it must be approved by local voters through a referendum and receive approval from the Maine Public Utilities Commission.
The law takes effect on July 29, 2026, and directs the Commission to develop implementing rules and procedures for local CCA programs. Municipalities will then be able to begin evaluating aggregation plans, conducting community outreach, and pursuing local energy goals related to affordability, renewable energy, and economic development. CCEA provided testimony in support of LD 2112 throughout the legislative process and continues to support local advocates and community leaders as Maine moves from authorization to implementation.
STATE SNAPSHOT
Maine
Year
Statute
Eligibility
2026
Residential (opt-out)*
Commercial (opt-out)
Industrial (excluded)
Local referendum?
Required
Typical CCA model(s)
N/A
# of individuals
N/A
# of customer accounts
N/A
% of state population
N/A
# of communities
N/A
Annual load
N/A
Savings
State RPS
Renewable energy offers
N/A
​N/A (Statute explicitly contemplates procurement choices including renewable energy products; municipalities can exceed utility renewable content.)
90% renewable by 2040