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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/16/2020
04/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to home energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve home energy efficiency in Massachusetts. It requires sellers of residential dwellings, with some exceptions, to complete an energy assessment and provide a residential energy performance label to potential buyers before the sale. The Department of Energy Resources is tasked with designing the energy assessment and label system through an open stakeholder process, considering existing programs like Mass Save and RESNET. The department must finalize the system by December 2020 and begin implementation by June 2021 or 9 months after enactment, whichever is later. The goal is to provide consistent information to buyers about a home's energy performance and costs, encouraging energy efficiency improvements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (18)
Brian Ashe (D),
John Barrett (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1983 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1983.pdf |
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