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MA H840
MA H840To assure the attainment of greenhouse gas emissions goals in the alternative portfolio standard
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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
Relative to the use of waste-to-energy municipal solid waste plant technology and forest-derived biomass. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend Section 11F½ of Chapter 25A of the Massachusetts General Laws to remove the term "biomass" and the phrase "waste-to-energy that is a component of conventional municipal solid waste plant technology in commercial use" from the definition of alternative energy sources eligible for the state's alternative portfolio standard. The bill also removes the requirement that facilities using biomass fuel must be low-emission, use efficient energy conversion technologies, and use fuel produced through sustainable forestry practices. Additionally, the bill adds "biomass" and "municipal solid waste" as eligible alternative energy sources under the standard.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4668 (on 05/23/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H840 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H840.pdf |
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