Bill > S2109

This bill establishes the Gateway Cities Renewable, Efficient, and Electrified Neighborhoods (GREEN) Initiative within the Department of Energy Resources. The initiative aims to retrofit existing low-income and moderate-income housing in qualifying municipalities to be highly energy efficient, use only clean heating and cooking technologies, and be powered by on-site renewable energy sources where possible. The bill outlines the program's definition of key terms, such as "clean cooking technology," "clean heating technology," and "passive house standards." It also establishes a GREEN Initiative Account funded by electric and gas distribution companies and municipal aggregators, and allows the department to accept additional funds from other sources. The bill prioritizes retrofitting buildings with six or fewer housing units, and requires sponsor organizations to share the results of their projects with the public. The department is tasked with collecting data, evaluating the initiative's effectiveness, and convening a task force to advise on its implementation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2109