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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/15/2019
07/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide solar energy to state agencies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to require state agencies in Massachusetts to install solar energy systems when constructing new facilities or renovating existing ones. The key provisions include: (1) requiring state agencies to install solar energy systems on or near new or significantly renovated facilities, with the goal of meeting 100% of the building's projected annual electricity demand; (2) allowing agencies to install a ground-mounted solar system or seek an exemption if the building's "effective solar area" is insufficient; and (3) allowing agencies to install a substitute renewable energy system instead of a solar system if it can meet 100% of the building's projected annual electricity demand or produce an equivalent amount of electricity.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/15/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1995 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1995.pdf |
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