MA H4705

Bill

Authorizing the city of Cambridge to establish a net zero emissions standard for newly constructed buildings

Introduced
04/14/2022

In Committee
04/14/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

That the city of Cambridge be authorized to establish a net zero standard for newly constructed buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the city of Cambridge to establish a "net zero emissions standard" for newly constructed buildings starting in January 2022. This standard may impose limitations on the use of fossil fuels and fossil fuel-powered equipment in these buildings, in order to align with state and city climate change goals.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Mike Connolly (D)*, Pat Jehlen (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4705

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4705
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4705.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1526	Requiring the relocation of the Cambridge District Court	Accompanied a new draft, see H4502	Similar To
H2725	Relative to Group 2 retirement	Accompanied a study order, see H5319	Similar To
H3768	Authorizing the city of Cambridge to utilize certain land used for park, playground or recreation uses for general municipal purposes, including but not limited to school purposes, and for installation of subsurface geothermal wells in certain land used for park, playground or recreation uses	Amended by substitution of a bill with the same title, H3996	Similar To
H3939	Authorizing the city of Cambridge to include a ballot question on the November 2, 2021 municipal ballot relative to the home rule charter	Accompanied a study order, see H5026	Similar To
H4166	Authorizing the city of Cambridge to provide police, fire, emergency and other municipal services to certain properties in the city of Somerville and the city of Boston	Accompanied a study order, see H4933	Similar To
S1693	Relative to retirement classification	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To

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