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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 definition of net-zero buildings and establishing a pathway to net zero for residential and commercial new construction and major renovations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a pathway to net-zero buildings in Massachusetts. It defines net-zero buildings as highly energy-efficient structures that use renewable energy sources, and requires the Department of Energy Resources to review and update the definition and exemptions every 3 years. The bill also mandates the Department and the Board of Building Regulations and Standards to hold annual public hearings, including in environmental justice communities, to review updates to the regulations. Additionally, it requires the Board to report on the status of adopting the latest International Energy Conservation Code and to incorporate the municipal opt-in specialized stretch energy code and the stretch energy code into the base building energy code.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/02/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3151 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3151.pdf |
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