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MA S1834

For community empowerment


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
06/25/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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)

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