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MA S2478

Relative to Energy Savings Efficiency (Energy SAVE)


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Introduced
01/23/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to Energy Savings Efficiency (Energy SAVE) (Senate, No. 1986),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2478).

AI Summary

This bill, titled "Relative to Energy Savings Efficiency (Energy SAVE)," amends Massachusetts state law to establish energy and water efficiency standards for various products, including commercial appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and electric vehicle charging equipment. The bill defines key terms, adds new product categories to the list of state-regulated products, sets specific efficiency requirements for these products, and prohibits the sale of non-compliant products in the state starting on January 1, 2022. Additionally, the bill requires that if any federal energy or water conservation standards are repealed or voided, the previously applicable federal standards would become the minimum allowed in Massachusetts.

Sponsors (14)

Other Sponsors (1)

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)

Last Action

Reprinted as amended, see S2499 (on 01/30/2020)

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