Bill > H4439

This bill aims to facilitate a just transition to a clean energy economy in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring gas companies to submit "just transition plans" to the Department of Public Utilities, outlining their plans to transition to net-zero emissions, maintain staffing levels, provide workforce training and development, and mitigate impacts on their workforce. 2. Establishing a "Just Transition Office" within the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to ensure displaced energy sector workers have access to employment and training opportunities in clean energy industries. 3. Requiring applicants for clean energy funding or contracts from the Commonwealth to provide information on their workforce development, economic development, and diversity and inclusion commitments. 4. Establishing prevailing wage and labor peace agreement requirements for construction, reconstruction, and repair work on gas, electric, and renewable energy infrastructure. 5. Expanding the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center's board to include more labor representation and requiring the Center to develop and implement clean energy workforce development plans. Overall, the bill aims to ensure a just and equitable transition for workers and communities as Massachusetts moves towards a clean energy future.