Bill > H3231

This bill aims to transition the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to 100% renewable electricity and net zero carbon emissions across all sectors by 2030. Some key provisions include: - Requiring the reporting and monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions, and setting interim emissions reduction targets leading to net zero emissions by 2050. - Increasing the renewable portfolio standard for electric utilities to 100% renewable electricity by 2029. - Mandating the procurement of additional offshore wind and solar energy generation. - Providing incentives and requirements for the adoption of electric vehicles, including a ban on the sale of new non-electric vehicles by 2030. - Establishing programs to ensure a just transition for workers affected by the shift to renewable energy, including job training, wage parity, and early retirement pensions. - Updating the state building code to require new construction to be highly energy efficient and capable of supporting zero-emission vehicles. - Requiring the electrification of public transportation fleets, including MBTA buses and commuter rail, by 2030. Overall, the bill aims to aggressively transition Massachusetts away from fossil fuels and towards a clean energy economy, while addressing the social and economic impacts of this transition.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3231