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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
Relative to offshore wind energy for homes located in cities and towns within Barnstable, Dukes or Nantucket counties. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enable municipalities in Barnstable, Dukes, or Nantucket counties to enter into "community empowerment contracts" with renewable energy project developers. These contracts would allow the municipality to purchase the energy and renewable energy certificates (RECs) produced by the project at a fixed price, which would then be passed on to participating electricity customers within the municipality. The bill outlines various requirements and regulations for these contracts, such as the approval process, the calculation of charges and credits, and the treatment of RECs. The goal is to stabilize electricity prices, enhance local energy security and reliability, foster economic development, and reduce carbon emissions in these coastal regions through the use of offshore wind energy.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5042 (on 08/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3301 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3301.pdf |
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