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MA H1770
Promoting the adoption of renewable energy for heating, cooling and hot water
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to promoting the adoption of renewable energy for heating, cooling and hot water under the zoning law. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote the adoption of renewable energy for heating, cooling, and hot water by making several changes to existing laws in Massachusetts. Firstly, it prohibits zoning ordinances from unreasonably regulating the installation of alternative and renewable energy systems, except where necessary to protect public health, safety, or welfare. Secondly, it allows municipalities to require new construction or major renovations to include a plan for using alternative and renewable energy sources and an analysis of the feasibility and cost of such a system compared to a fossil-fueled one. Finally, it provides a 20-year property tax exemption for heat pump systems used as a primary or auxiliary power source for heating or supplying energy needs.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Mike Connolly (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Carlos González (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5127 (on 11/19/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1770 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1770.pdf |
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