An Act reforming the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company board of directors

SD 1493 reforms the governance of Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) by restructuring its 13-member board. The governor appoints four directors (including two with environmental justice/energy expertise and one from the Energy Office), while member cities and towns elect seven directors: three with equal votes and four whose votes are weighted by their electricity sales volume. The bill also requires MMWEC to consider equity, greenhouse gas reductions, and compliance with state emissions limits when making decisions. These changes directly affect MMWEC's operations and the cities/towns that own it, aiming to enhance environmental accountability and local representation on the board.