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This bill establishes a new solar energy grant program specifically for veterans' organizations in Massachusetts. The program creates an expendable trust fund that will provide grants to veterans' organizations to purchase and install solar energy technology at their local headquarters, halls, or posts. Key provisions include: the grant program will be administered by the secretary of energy and environmental affairs, with a total annual budget not exceeding $500,000; at least 10 grants will be awarded per fiscal year, with no single grant exceeding $50,000; grants will be distributed across geographically diverse areas of the commonwealth; and the solar energy produced must entirely benefit the local veterans' organization that receives the grant. The bill defines a "veterans' organization" as any veterans' organization incorporated by the U.S. Congress. Additionally, the executive office of energy and environmental affairs is required to submit an annual report detailing grant disbursements to the state legislature by December 31 each year, including information about grant recipients and award amounts.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2274