Bill > S2121

This bill aims to invest in a prosperous clean commonwealth by 2030. The key provisions include: - Setting aggressive statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits and net zero carbon emissions targets, with regular reporting and monitoring requirements. - Expanding renewable energy portfolio standards and requirements for retail electricity suppliers. - Establishing policies and funding to transition public and private vehicle fleets to electric vehicles, with priority given to environmental justice communities. - Updating building codes to require new construction and major renovations to include electric vehicle charging infrastructure and meet net-zero energy standards. - Providing rebates and incentives for consumers to purchase zero-emission vehicles. - Requiring a just transition for workers impacted by the shift to renewable energy, including prioritizing them for green job training and placement, pension support, and wage and benefit parity. - Investing in electrification of the MBTA and regional transit authority bus and commuter rail fleets. - Expanding community solar and low-income solar access, and directing a portion of solar incentives to underserved communities.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2121