When the commission determines a nonwires alternative is appropriate under section 3132, 3132‑A or 3132‑B, the nonwires alternative must be prudently procured in accordance with this section.

1. 1. Behind the meter alternatives For a nonwires alternative on the customer side of the meter, the investor-owned transmission and distribution utility shall contract with the Efficiency Maine Trust to deliver the nonwires alternative through the trust's programs.

   [PL 2019, c. 298, §15 (NEW).]

2. 2. Grid-side alternatives For a nonwires alternative on the grid side of the meter, the commission shall determine an entity, which may include but is not limited to the investor-owned transmission and distribution utility or a 3rd party, to deliver the nonwires alternative and shall make orders as necessary.

   [PL 2023, c. 355, §14 (AMD).]

PL 2019, c. 298, §15 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 355, §§13, 14 (AMD).