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MA H2860

MA H2860
Concerning Transparency and Accountability of Public Funds used for Wind and Solar projects


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require that certain funds distributed by the Commonwealth to wind and solar plants be posted on a website maintained by the Mass Clean Energy Center. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill requires that all money spent from the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust, whether through grants, loans, or credits, as well as any federal funds distributed by the Commonwealth for wind and solar projects, must be publicly disclosed on a website managed by the Mass Clean Energy Center. This website will be updated monthly and will include details such as the name of the recipient, the specific program the funds were awarded under, the date of the award, the amount of the award, and the name and location of the project receiving the funding, thereby increasing transparency and accountability for public funds used in renewable energy initiatives.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4177 (on 04/07/2016)

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