Bill > S1613

This bill aims to clarify property tax exemptions for solar and wind energy systems in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. Exempting solar or wind power systems that produce up to 125% of the annual energy needs of the property where they are located, including contiguous or non-contiguous properties owned or leased by the same owner. Other solar or wind systems would be exempt if the owner makes a payment in lieu of taxes to the municipality. 2. Allowing municipalities to enter into agreements with owners of solar or wind power systems for the payment in lieu of taxes, which would be subject to the same billing, collection, and appeal procedures as regular property taxes. 3. Specifying that the tax exemption applies for up to 20 years from the date of installation, provided the system is capable of producing energy as required. 4. Excluding solar and wind power systems with existing payment in lieu of tax agreements from the new exemption rules, effective July 1, 2016.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1613