Bill > H5060

This bill aims to drive the development of offshore wind and clean energy in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Establishing a clean energy equity workforce and market development program to promote participation and employment opportunities in the clean energy industry for underrepresented groups, including tribal communities, minority-owned businesses, and low-income individuals. - Creating a Clean Energy Investment Fund to support clean energy research, technology deployment, workforce development, and infrastructure such as port and transmission upgrades. - Expanding the role of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center to coordinate offshore wind initiatives, including research, supply chain development, and training programs. - Providing tax incentives and other financial support for offshore wind companies that make investments and create jobs in the Commonwealth. - Requiring electric distribution companies to enter into long-term contracts for at least 5,600 MW of offshore wind energy by 2027. - Establishing building energy use reporting requirements for large buildings and authorizing the Department of Energy Resources to promulgate regulations related to electrification and zero-emission building requirements. - Promoting the adoption of electric vehicles through rebates, infrastructure investments, and utility rate structures. Overall, the bill aims to advance offshore wind and clean energy development in Massachusetts while prioritizing equity, workforce development, and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

House Committee on Ways and Means (H), Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5060