MA S1940

Bill

MA S1940

For utility transition to using renewable energy (FUTURE)

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
11/25/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation for utility transition to using renewable energy (FUTURE). Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to facilitate the transition of utilities in Massachusetts to using renewable energy sources in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Key provisions include: - Defining key terms related to fossil fuels and emissions, and expanding the reporting requirements for utilities on greenhouse gas emissions. - Requiring the state's Department of Public Utilities to adopt regulations that promote the use of renewable energy, increase energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. - Establishing a Clean Energy Transition Commission to develop a comprehensive plan for the state to transition from fossil fuels to 100% renewable energy by 2050. - Imposing new requirements on gas companies, such as accelerating the replacement of leak-prone natural gas infrastructure and improving leak detection and repair. - Authorizing municipal aggregation of energy services to promote the use of renewable and efficient energy sources. - Expanding opportunities for ratepayers and municipalities to participate in regulatory proceedings related to utilities. Overall, the bill aims to drive a transition away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy in order to meet the state's emissions reduction goals under its climate change law.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (30)

Ruth Balser (D), Joseph Boncore (D), Harriette Chandler (D), Jo Comerford (D), Mike Connolly (D), Cynthia Creem (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), William Driscoll Jr. (D), Lori Ehrlich (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Nika Elugardo (D), Cindy Friedman (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Carlos González (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Pat Jehlen (D), Kay Khan (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), Christina Minicucci (D), Mike Moran (D), Brian Murray (D), Marc Pacheco (D), Denise Provost (D), Maria Robinson (D), Dave Rogers (D), Tom Stanley (D), Bruce Tarr (R), Tommy Vitolo (D),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 11/25/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1940

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1940
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1940.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H4248	Authorizing Old Rochester Regional School District to enter into renewable energy agreements	Accompanied a new draft, see H4435	Similar To
S1945	For community empowerment	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1946	Relative to renewable energy generation and market efficiency	Accompanied a study order, see S2552	Similar To
S1993	Relative to solar-powered mobility networks	Accompanied a study order, see S2552	Similar To
S2001	Relative to solar siting	Accompanied a study order, see S2552	Similar To
S2002	Relative to enhancing RPS standards	Accompanied a study order, see S2552	Similar To
S2003	Relative to solar mobility systems	Accompanied a study order, see S2552	Similar To
S2007	Relative to local energy investment and infrastructure modernization	Accompanied a study order, see S2552	Similar To
S528	Encouraging the use of renewable energy on agricultural land	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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