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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 expand offshore wind development in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill expands offshore wind development in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It amends existing legislation to require distribution companies to enter into long-term contracts for offshore wind energy generation, with a target of 12,000 megawatts of capacity by June 30, 2030, and 15,000 megawatts by June 30, 2035. The bill also allows the Department of Energy Resources to require distribution companies to conduct additional offshore wind generation solicitations and procurements, if necessary to meet the state's greenhouse gas emissions limits.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Marc Pacheco (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
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/S2169 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2169.pdf |
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