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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
By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition of Peter V. Kocot and others that the Renewable Energy Trust Fund be authorized to award grants for the development of farm-based renewable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 2EEEE of Chapter 29 of the General Laws to require that at least 25% of the funds deposited annually into the Renewable Energy Trust Fund be transferred to the Department of Agricultural Resources for a grant program to support the development of farm-based renewable energy capabilities, such as wind harvesting, energy-efficient refrigerated food storage, methane capture and combustion, and solar and photovoltaic energy projects. The goal of this bill is to help small farms under 750 acres in size reduce their energy costs through the use of renewable energy technologies.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Donald Humason (R),
Peter Kocot (D),
Stephen Kulik (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
John Scibak (D),
Frank Smizik (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
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/H3398 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3398.pdf |
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