Bill > H3266

This bill amends section 83C of chapter 169 of the acts of 2008, which relates to the offshore wind proposal bidding process. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It increases the minimum total capacity for long-term contracts for offshore wind energy generation from 1,600 megawatts to 4,800 megawatts. 2. It requires distribution companies to enter into cost-effective long-term contracts for 1,600 megawatts of offshore wind energy generation by June 30, 2022, rather than the previous deadline of June 30, 2027. 3. It removes the phrase "if applicable" from the existing law, which suggests that the requirement for long-term contracts is now mandatory. 4. It reduces the time for the selection of winning bids from 24 months to 18 months. 5. It adds a new subsection that requires the winning bid to create and foster employment and economic development in the Commonwealth, and that this must represent at least 15% of the overall score in the bid selection process. The selection committee for the winning bid is also specified in this new subsection.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3266