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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 to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly outdoor lighting. The key provisions include: (1) restricting the use of state funds for new permanent outdoor fixtures, requiring them to be fully shielded, have a correlated color temperature not exceeding 3000 kelvins, and minimizing glare, light trespass, and sky glow; (2) the Department of Energy Resources developing regulations to implement and enforce these requirements; (3) the Department of Energy Resources providing guidelines for illumination levels by new permanent outdoor fixtures; (4) the Massachusetts Department of Transportation reviewing and issuing a report on roadway lighting and operational costs; and (5) the Department of Public Utilities developing a rate for part-night service, dimming, and controls-operated unmetered roadway or parking-lot lighting.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
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/S1833 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1833.pdf |
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