An Act to establish a clean heating initiative in the commonwealth and reorganize the energy efficiency programs known as MassSave

This bill creates a new Commonwealth Clean Heating Initiative to manage and fund energy efficiency programs, including those for gas distribution companies. It establishes a mandatory fee on electricity and gas bills to raise money for renewable energy projects and heating upgrades, with funds deposited into a state trust. The initiative will oversee these programs while ensuring they are cost-effective and account for the social value of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the bill reorganizes existing energy efficiency plans to be administered by this new board in consultation with utility companies.