Bill > S1958

This bill aims to transition Massachusetts to 100% renewable energy by 2045, including electricity, heating, transportation, and all other energy uses. The key provisions include: - Establishing a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045, with an interim target of 100% renewable electricity by 2035. - Creating an administrative council to integrate the 100% renewable energy goal across state government operations and identify ways to modify existing laws, regulations, and programs to accelerate the transition. - Establishing a clean energy center of excellence at a public university to research renewable energy and efficiency technologies, and a council for clean energy workforce development to promote job growth in the clean energy industry. - Requiring the Department of Energy Resources to study pathways to achieve 100% renewable energy in the building and transportation sectors, and set interim limits on non-renewable energy consumption. - Requiring municipal lighting plants to purchase 100% renewable electricity by 2035. - Directing state agencies to expand renewable energy generation on state-owned properties and use revenue from these projects to fund a clean energy workforce development account. - Increasing the renewable energy portfolio standard to promote greater adoption of renewable electricity across the state. Overall, the bill aims to transition Massachusetts to 100% renewable energy in a way that prioritizes environmental justice, minimizes costs, and creates economic opportunities in the growing clean energy industry.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1958