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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 portfolio standards for retail electricity suppliers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to accelerate the renewable energy portfolio standard (RPS) for retail electricity suppliers in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: (1) increasing the annual RPS increase from 1% to 2% per year until 2027; (2) further increasing the annual RPS increase to 3% per year until 2037; and (3) then maintaining an annual increase of 5% per year thereafter. This is intended to drive greater adoption of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power to meet the state's energy needs.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Mike Connolly (D),
Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I),
Paul Heroux (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4684 (on 07/16/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3634 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3634.pdf |
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