Bill > H2899

This bill establishes a Home Heating Commission composed of 10 members, including representatives from state energy and utilities departments, health and human services, housing and economic development, legislative committees focused on telecommunications, utilities, and energy, and various organizations like the Low-Income Energy Affordability Network, Massachusetts Association for Community Action, Massachusetts Energy Directors Association, and a Mass Save program administrator. The commission's primary role is to research and propose program and policy solutions aimed at lowering heating expenses, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and encouraging the adoption of more energy-efficient heating systems in both single-family and multi-family homes. It will also suggest methods for implementing or broadening the scope of these initiatives in Massachusetts, potentially referencing past energy efficiency plans like the Three Year Energy Efficiency Plan for 2016-2018, mandated by the Green Communities Act of 2008. The commission is required to submit a report detailing its findings and recommendations, along with any proposed legislation, to legislative clerks and committee chairs by July 1, 2015.