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MA H3390

Promoting solar-ready construction


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to promoting solar-ready construction. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote solar-ready construction in Massachusetts by requiring all new residential and commercial buildings to be designed to accommodate the installation of solar energy systems and solar hot water heaters. The bill directs the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards to develop regulations within one year that establish minimum standards for new construction to support solar energy systems and solar hot water heaters, such as minimum roof strength, positioning of non-solar equipment, and provision of electrical and plumbing infrastructure. Developers may seek an exemption if the building site has poor solar resources or will include a substitute renewable energy system. The bill also requires future building code updates to incorporate these solar-ready standards.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4651 (on 06/25/2018)

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