Bill > H2895

This bill requires state agencies that initiate the construction of new facilities or the renovation of existing facilities to install solar energy systems on or near such facilities. If the available "effective solar area" is sufficient, the solar energy system must produce enough electricity to meet 100% of the building's projected annual electricity demand. If the effective solar area is insufficient, the agency must install a solar energy system occupying as much of the available area as possible or install a ground-mounted solar energy system, provided it does not negatively impact the state's natural or historic resources. The agency can seek an exemption if the effective solar area is less than 80 square feet and there is no suitable location for a ground-mounted system, or if a substitute renewable energy system will be installed to meet 100% of the building's projected annual electricity demand or produce an equivalent amount of electricity.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2895