MA H2149

Bill

Relative to solar assessments

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to zoning for solar systems for certain development projects. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote the installation of solar energy systems in certain development projects in Massachusetts. It requires development projects larger than 10,000 square feet or with 10 or more residential units to include a solar energy system that covers at least 50% of the roof area of all buildings. It also requires solar energy systems to be installed on uncovered parking structures. The bill establishes a "solar assessment" process where developers must submit an analysis of the solar energy potential of the site. The State Board of Building Regulations and Standards is tasked with updating the state building code to set minimum standards for accommodating solar energy systems in new construction.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Marjorie Decker (D)*, Danny Ryan (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4933 (on 06/29/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2149

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2149
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2149.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1162	Relative to transportation network company rider assessments	Accompanied a study order, see H5235	Similar To
H2868	Relative to the assessment of real property for purposes of local taxation	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H3291	To create a commission to investigate the advertising practices of the solar energy industry	Accompanied a study order, see H5042	Similar To
H3346	Relative to large-scale solar energy installations on agricultural or recreational land of the Commonwealth	No further action taken	Similar To
H343	Relative to the sale of liquor licenses	Accompanied a study order, see H4880	Similar To
H3442	Establishing a special commission to improve fairness in local Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority tax assessments	Accompanied a study order, see H4113	Similar To
H4933	Certain matters concerning municipal governance	No further action taken	Replaced by
S2145	Expanding equitable access for solar energy net metering	Accompanied H4524	Similar To
S2165	Increasing solar rooftop energy	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2168	Ensuring access to solar energy for all communities	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2174	Relative to large-scale solar energy installations on agricultural or recreational land of the commonwealth	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To

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