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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 establish a natural gas demand response pilot program within the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a natural gas demand response pilot program within the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) of Massachusetts. The DPU is required to promulgate regulations to implement the program, which aims to address winter peak demand for natural gas. The bill also directs the DPU and the Department of Energy Resources to conduct a study on the feasibility and potential value of a natural gas demand response program, including its impact on the distribution system, environmental benefits, and ratepayer impact. The departments must submit a report on the findings of the study within 180 days, after which the DPU shall establish and implement the Natural Gas Demand Response Program.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Maria Robinson (D)*,
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5042 (on 08/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3363 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3363.pdf |
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