Bill > H3561

This bill directs the Massachusetts executive office of energy and environmental affairs to establish three new group purchasing discount programs designed to make clean energy and energy efficiency upgrades more affordable for homeowners and businesses. These programs are modeled after the existing Solarize program, which uses bulk purchasing to reduce costs as more people participate. Specifically, the bill creates the Solarize II program for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, which generate electricity using solar panels; the Heat Pump Mass program for residential heat pump installations, which are energy-efficient heating and cooling systems that transfer heat between indoor and outdoor environments; and the Insulate Mass program for home and business insulation, including expanding foam insulation. The key innovation is that as more people sign up for each program, the per-unit price will decrease, incentivizing broader participation and making these energy-saving technologies more accessible and cost-effective for Massachusetts residents and businesses.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3561