Bill > H3549

This bill proposes to remove sections 34 and 112 from Chapter 8 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which appear to relate to greenhouse gas emissions standards for municipal lighting plants, specifically concerning woody biomass. While the bill text itself is quite brief, the title and government summary suggest that this legislation aims to exclude woody biomass from being counted in emissions calculations for municipal lighting plants. Woody biomass refers to plant-based materials like wood chips, branches, and other forest or agricultural residues that can be used as a renewable energy source. By removing these specific sections of law, the bill would likely change how municipal lighting plants calculate and report their greenhouse gas emissions, potentially making it easier for these facilities to meet emissions standards by no longer considering woody biomass in their calculations. The bill would take effect immediately upon its passage, as stated in Section 2 of the document.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3549