Bill > H3472

This bill modifies Section 69H of Chapter 164 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which governs the Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB), by adding a new provision that requires the board to consider and potentially grant municipalities' requests for reimbursement of expenses incurred during the application process for energy facility projects. Specifically, the bill instructs the EFSB to assess fees on applicants to cover what the bill describes as "reasonable municipal expenses" related to the application. This change aims to provide financial relief to municipalities that may incur significant costs when participating in energy facility siting reviews, ensuring that local governments are not unduly burdened by the expenses associated with reviewing and responding to complex energy infrastructure proposals. The bill represents a procedural adjustment that could help balance the interests of municipalities with those of energy project developers by creating a mechanism for cost recovery.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3472