Bill > H4348

This bill aims to advance offshore wind and clean energy in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. It establishes an offshore wind industry investment program within the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to promote the offshore wind industry and related economic development in the state. This includes providing various benefits and incentives to certified offshore wind companies and organizations. 2. It expands the Massachusetts Offshore Wind Industry Investment Fund to support the development and expansion of the offshore wind industry, including funding for workforce training, manufacturing, innovation, infrastructure, and other initiatives. 3. It modifies the composition and responsibilities of the governing board of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to include representatives from various state agencies, higher education institutions, and the offshore wind industry. 4. It requires distribution companies to develop plans to upgrade the electric transmission and distribution grid to improve reliability, facilitate increased adoption of renewable energy and electrification, and align with the state's decarbonization goals. 5. It establishes a pilot program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to help students acquire skills for high-demand jobs in the offshore wind industry, providing reimbursements to school districts for students who earn relevant industry-recognized certifications. The bill aims to support the growth of the offshore wind industry and the state's clean energy transition through various policy and funding mechanisms.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4348