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MA S2160
Relative to clarifying property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems
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Introduced
09/18/2017
09/18/2017
In Committee
09/18/2017
09/18/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislation relative to solar and wind property tax exemptions,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2160).
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the property tax exemptions for solar and wind energy systems in Massachusetts. It allows for a tax exemption on solar or wind powered systems that produce up to 125% of the annual energy needs of the property where the system is located, including contiguous or non-contiguous property owned or leased by the owner. For systems exceeding that threshold, the owner can make a payment in lieu of taxes to the city or town where the system is located. The bill also excludes solar and wind powered systems from the definition of "generation facility" for the purposes of a separate section on payments in lieu of taxes. The bill applies to taxes assessed for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2018.
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Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2364 (on 03/26/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2160 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2160.pdf |
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