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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to solar power and the green economy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote the development of solar photovoltaic technology in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It establishes a "Commonwealth Solar Program" to achieve 17.5% solar electricity by 2025 and 25% by 2030. The bill also amends existing laws to increase the annual renewable energy portfolio standard, which requires utilities to gradually increase the percentage of renewable energy they provide. Additionally, it raises the cap on the maximum amount of generating capacity eligible for net metering by municipalities or other governmental entities from an unspecified amount to 10 megawatts.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (33)
Cory Atkins (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Kenneth Donnelly (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jennifer Flanagan (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul Mark (D),
James Miceli (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Mike Rush (D),
John Scibak (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2498 (on 04/30/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1846 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1846.pdf |
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