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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
Relative to renewable energy certificates. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to set specific standards for hydroelectric facilities to qualify as renewable energy generating sources in Massachusetts. The standards include requirements for maintaining adequate river flows, water quality, fish passage, and mitigation and enhancement measures in the impacted watershed, as determined by the Department of Energy Resources in consultation with relevant state and federal agencies. The bill also limits the eligibility of existing hydroelectric facilities to those up to 7.5 megawatts in capacity and excludes facilities that involve pumped storage or construction of new dams or water diversion structures after January 1, 1998.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Dan Cahill (D),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carlos González (D),
Stephen Kulik (D),
John Scibak (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4651 (on 06/25/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1757 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1757.pdf |
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