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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to expand offshore wind development in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand offshore wind development in the Commonwealth. It gives the Department of Energy Resources the authority to require distribution companies to jointly and competitively conduct additional offshore wind generation solicitations and procurements, if the Department finds it necessary to meet the state's greenhouse gas emissions limits. The bill also requires any selected projects to use practices to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impact to wildlife, natural resources, ecosystems, and traditional or existing water-dependent uses.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4348 (on 01/24/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2227 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2227.pdf |
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