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Introduced
07/11/2018
07/11/2018
In Committee
07/12/2018
07/12/2018
Crossed Over
07/12/2018
07/12/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
To improve grid resiliency through energy storage
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve grid resiliency through energy storage. It establishes an energy storage innovation research institute to promote innovation, expand the energy storage ecosystem, and help the state meet its energy storage and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. The bill also creates a Commonwealth energy storage testing facility to provide research, development, and certification for new energy storage technologies. Additionally, it requires electric distribution companies to file annual resiliency reports and hold competitive solicitations for non-wires alternatives, such as energy storage, to address grid issues. Finally, the bill directs the Department of Energy Resources to study the feasibility of a mobile battery storage system for emergency response and peak demand reduction.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Accompanied H4756 (on 07/16/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4739 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4739.pdf |
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