Bill > S2237

This bill makes several technical amendments to Chapter 239 of the acts of 2024, primarily focusing on clean energy storage definitions and regulations. The bill repeals Sections 20 and 21 of the chapter, and then modifies definitions for small and large clean energy storage facilities by explicitly excluding pumped storage hydropower facilities from these categories. Additionally, the bill changes a provision related to existing energy storage systems, inserting the word "not" to seemingly prohibit certain existing systems from some previously allowable action. The bill also removes language that specifically referenced nuclear power generation located in the ISO-NE (Independent System Operator - New England) control area that had commenced commercial operation before January 1, 2011. These changes appear to be refining the legal definitions and scope of clean energy storage facilities and related regulations, potentially narrowing the definition of what qualifies as a clean energy storage facility and adjusting provisions related to existing energy systems.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2237