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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to advance clean energy, equity, and innovation within municipal utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Municipal Utility Equity and Innovation Fund, which will provide grants to municipal utility projects that advance the deployment of clean energy, energy storage, building decarbonization, and other related initiatives. The bill prioritizes funding for projects that benefit environmental justice populations, low- or moderate-income housing, and elderly housing, as well as projects that use innovative technologies and methods to reduce emissions. The bill also requires the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to hold public hearings and submit annual plans for the fund's use. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to require municipal lighting plants to meet certain clean energy obligations starting in 2030, and allocates $7.5 million from the Municipal Utility Equity and Innovation Fund to support qualifying municipal utilities in meeting these obligations.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Jamie Eldridge (D)*,
Vanna Howard (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Pavel Payano (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2719 (on 04/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2117 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2117.pdf |
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