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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish an energy efficiency authority, and a green jobs program and loan fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Authority, which will create the Green Jobs Massachusetts program to provide loans for energy efficiency projects. The bill requires certain electric and gas utilities to offer on-bill recovery, where customers can repay the loans through their utility bills. The authority will administer a Green Jobs Loan Fund to finance these projects, which will be split into residential and non-residential accounts. The bill also sets guidelines for the on-bill recovery program, such as limiting the number of participating customers, suspending the program if it causes significant increases in utility arrears or disconnections, and ensuring consumer protections for residential customers. The authority will report annually on the program's activities and outcomes.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Natalie Blais (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
José Tosado (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on acceptance (on 02/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2889 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2889.pdf |
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