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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
06/25/2018
06/25/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to empower communities to transition to renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to empower communities to transition to renewable energy. It allows municipalities to enter into "community empowerment contracts" with renewable energy project developers to stabilize electricity prices for residents and small businesses. The key provisions include: 1) establishing a process for municipalities to request and analyze proposals for these contracts, 2) requiring the Department of Public Utilities to approve contracts that meet certain requirements, 3) providing guidelines for how the contracts should be structured and administered, and 4) ensuring transparency and access to energy source disclosure information for customers. The bill also specifies that municipalities entering into these contracts are not considered wholesale or retail electricity suppliers, and customers can maintain their choice of electricity supplier.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (23)
Cynthia Creem (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Jennifer Flanagan (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Michael Rodrigues (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
John Scibak (D),
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 06/25/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1834 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1834.pdf |
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