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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 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)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
William Crocker (R),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I),
Stephen Hay (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
Frank Smizik (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4651 (on 06/25/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3390 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3390.pdf |
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