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MA H2872

MA H2872
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

Relative to the accountability of public funds used for wind and solar projects contained on the web site maintained by the Mass Clean Energy Center. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill requires that all money spent on wind and solar energy projects, whether from the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust (a state fund for renewable energy) or federal funds distributed by the state, must be publicly disclosed on a website managed by the Mass Clean Energy Center (MCEC), a state agency that supports clean energy development. This website will be updated monthly and will include details such as the name of the recipient of the funds, the specific program the funds were awarded under, the date of the award, the amount awarded, and the name and location of the project.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

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

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2872 11/24/2016
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2872 03/12/2015
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2872.pdf 03/12/2015
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