Bill > S2225

This bill provides policy pathways to achieve net zero emissions and prevent the worst effects of our climate emergency. Key provisions include: - Defining and expanding the scope of greenhouse gas emissions to include direct emissions from owned/operated sources and indirect emissions from consumption of greenhouse gas-emitting fuels and electricity. - Establishing statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits and sector-based sublimits from 2020 to 2050, with plans to realize each limit. - Requiring the Secretary to monitor and regulate emissions, set emissions reduction goals, and issue certificates of compliance. - Creating a Climate Policy Commission to track and assess progress toward emissions limits, provide recommendations, and conduct public hearings. - Expanding energy efficiency programs, renewable energy requirements, and clean energy equity initiatives. - Enhancing pipeline safety, utility grid modernization planning, and environmental justice considerations in project review. - Providing incentives and requirements for zero-emission vehicle adoption and infrastructure. - Setting goals for 100% renewable energy by 2035 and 100% renewable electricity by 2035. The bill aims to comprehensively address greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors of the economy to meet the state's climate change requirements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2225