Bill > H3212

This bill proposes to establish a new surcharge on the sale of distillate oil and propane to consumers in Massachusetts. The funds collected from this surcharge would be allocated to the state's electric energy efficiency programs to support the conversion of customers from oil or propane to electric clean energy technologies. The bill specifies that up to 90% of the funds can be used for energy efficiency program costs related to these fuel conversions, while a minimum of 5% must be used to develop a clean heating and cooling workforce training program. Additionally, 5% of the funds would go to the Department of Energy Resources to cover the costs of collecting the surcharge, and 20% would be directed to support low- and moderate-income energy efficiency and electrification efforts. Any unused funds would be held by the Department of Energy Resources for allocation in future program years.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3212