Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, §§ 6045–6046 § 6046
Disclosure of natural gas pipeline utility costs
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Upon request, a natural gas pipeline utility, as defined in Title 35‑A, section 102 , shall provide free of charge to current or prospective customers, tenants or property owners residential natural gas energy consumption and cost information for a dwelling unit for the prior 12-month period or figures reflecting the highest and lowest natural gas energy consumption and cost for the previous 12 months. If a unit has been occupied for a period of less than 12 months, the natural gas pipeline utility shall estimate the unit's annual consumption and cost. Provision of this information is neither a breach of customer confidentiality nor a guarantee or contract by the utility as to future consumption levels for that unit. For purposes of this section, "dwelling unit" includes mobile homes, apartments, buildings or other structures used for human habitation.
Under Maine law at 14 M.R.S. §§ 6045–6046, natural gas pipeline utilities are required to share residential energy consumption and cost data for a dwelling unit covering the prior 12-month period when someone asks for it. This information must be provided free of charge to current or prospective customers, tenants, or property owners. If a unit has been occupied for less than a full year, the utility must estimate annual usage and costs. Sharing this data does not violate customer confidentiality rules and does not commit the utility to any guarantee about future energy costs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under 14 M.R.S. §§ 6045–6046 can direct prospective or current tenants to contact the natural gas pipeline utility directly to request free consumption and cost data for a dwelling unit. Compliant operators are generally aware that this information—covering the prior 12 months or the highest and lowest usage figures—is available on request and does not create any contractual obligation on the utility's part. Landlords of mobile homes, apartments, and other residential structures should understand that 'dwelling unit' is broadly defined under this provision, meaning the disclosure right applies across a wide range of property types.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 14 M.R.S. §§ 6045–6046, tenants and prospective tenants have the right to request free natural gas energy consumption and cost information directly from the natural gas pipeline utility before or during a tenancy. If the unit has been occupied for less than 12 months, the utility is required to provide an estimate of annual usage and costs rather than leaving the request unfulfilled. Tenants who believe a utility has refused a valid request under this provision may consider contacting the Maine Public Utilities Commission or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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