MA S1757

Bill

MA S1757

Relative to clean energy resources

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
12/19/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to clean energy resources. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to advance clean energy resources by requiring electric distribution companies to solicit and enter into long-term contracts with developers of clean energy generation sources, which includes Class I Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) eligible renewable energy and hydroelectric generation, to facilitate financing and meet greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. The bill establishes a framework for these contracts, specifying terms of 15 to 25 years and allowing for various contracting methods, including for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), which are tradable commodities representing proof of renewable energy generation. It also introduces a "delivery commitment agreement" option where suppliers commit to delivering electricity to the market, with penalties for failure to meet the commitment. Costs and benefits associated with these procurements will be managed through a "retail diversity benefits allocator" (DBA) to ensure equitable distribution among all customers, regardless of their electricity supplier or generation choices. Furthermore, the bill mandates a study on advancing offshore wind development opportunities.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Benjamin Downing (D)*, Marjorie Decker (D),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 12/19/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1757

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1757	04/16/2015
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1757.pdf	04/16/2015

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