MA H2145

Bill

Promoting the adoption of renewable energy for heating, cooling and hot water

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
12/23/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to promoting the adoption of renewable energy for heating, cooling and hot water under the zoning law. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote the adoption of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, water, biomass, and alcohol, for heating, cooling, and hot water purposes. The key provisions include: 1. Prohibiting zoning ordinances or bylaws from unreasonably regulating the installation of alternative and renewable energy systems, except when necessary to protect public health, safety, or welfare. The bill also allows municipalities to require new construction or major renovations to include a plan for using alternative and renewable energy sources and analyze the feasibility and cost compared to fossil fuel-based systems. 2. Amending the law to allow the use of alternative or renewable energy systems, in addition to just solar energy, in certain real estate transactions. 3. Providing a 20-year property tax exemption for heat pump systems used as the primary or auxiliary power source for heating or supplying energy needs. The overall goal of the bill is to encourage the adoption of renewable energy technologies in the heating, cooling, and hot water sectors at the local level.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Mike Connolly (D)*,

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2145

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2145
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2145.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2172	Relative to the term of special permits	Accompanied a study order, see H4933	Similar To
H3311	Relative to hydro	Accompanied a study order, see H5042	Similar To
H3708	Communication from the Division of Energy Resources of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (under the provisions of section 12 of Chapter 25A of the General Laws) submitting amendments to 225 CMR 14.00 and 15.00, Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Regulations (RPS).	Report accepted, in concurrence	Similar To
S2153	To empower communities to transition to renewable energy	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2155	Relative to enhancing reliability of renewable resources in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2184	Relative to anaerobic digestion and agricultural energy	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S2213	Relative to solar-powered mobility networks	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S590	Encouraging the use of renewable energy on agricultural land	Accompanied a new draft, see S2738	Similar To
S908	Relative to accessory dwelling units	Accompanied H1370	Similar To

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