Bill > S2082

This bill establishes a "Commonwealth Clean Heating Initiative" to administer the state's energy efficiency programs known as MassSave. The key provisions are: - Transfers administration of MassSave programs from the electric and gas distribution companies to a new board, the "Board of the Commonwealth Clean Heating Initiative", which will be responsible for promoting cost-effectiveness and achieving greenhouse gas emissions limits. - Requires the Department of Energy Resources to conduct an analysis of all energy efficiency and decarbonization programs in the state, including MassSave, to improve coordination and ensure compliance with emissions limits. The department will submit recommendations for reorganizing the administration of MassSave by July 1, 2024. - Provides funding sources for the new board and MassSave programs, including a mandatory charge on electric and gas customers. The overall goal is to centralize and streamline the state's energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts under the new Commonwealth Clean Heating Initiative.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2082