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MA H3955
MA H3955Communication from the Division of Energy Resources of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (under the provisions of section 12 of Chapter 25A of the General Laws) submitting amendments to 225 CMR 16, Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (APS). Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Introduced
10/16/2017
10/16/2017
In Committee
10/16/2017
10/16/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Communication from the Division of Energy Resources of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (under the provisions of section 12 of Chapter 25A of the General Laws) submitting amendments to 225 CMR 16, Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (APS). Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill proposes amendments to the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (APS) regulations in Massachusetts. The key provisions are:
This bill establishes eligibility criteria for APS Alternative Generation Units, which include technologies such as combined heat and power, flywheels, biomass, heat pumps, and fuel cells. It sets requirements for the metering, reporting, and qualification of these units. The bill also establishes greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements for renewable thermal generation units using biomass, biogas, or biofuels. Additionally, it sets a cap on the number of APS Alternative Generation Attributes that can be generated from eligible liquid biofuels in each compliance year. The bill maintains the existing APS Minimum Standard, which requires retail electricity suppliers to include a minimum percentage of APS Alternative Generation Attributes in their annual electrical energy sales, and it allows them to use alternative compliance payments or banked compliance to meet this requirement.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
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Last Action
Placed on file, in concurrence (on 11/13/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3955 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3955.pdf |
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