By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2287) of Adam Gomez for legislation to limit the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2232) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to exempt solar installations on federal military lands from renewable energy production caps. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2321) of Bruce E. Tarr and Rodney M. Elliott for legislation relative to renewable energy production technologies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3532) of Frank A. Moran and Rodney M. Elliott relative to renewable energy production technologies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2303) of Liz Miranda, Steven Owens and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to ensure that the benefits of transitioning to clean energy sources are distributed fairly across all communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3540) of Steven Owens and others relative to advancing clean energy equity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3553) of David Allen Robertson relative to the reform of class 2 renewable energy generating resources. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3542) of Steven Owens relative to the installation of renewable and alternative energy generating sources. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3475) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the transition to clean energy and the training of employees on alternative energy generation and distribution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
This bill requires Massachusetts state agencies to assess whether clean energy policies will increase costs for households or businesses before implementation. It mandates that all new energy, emissions, or transportation regulations include an affordability and competitiveness review, evaluating impacts on residential energy costs and business operating expenses. Agencies must modify proposals if impacts are unreasonable or adopt alternative approaches to protect affordability, and must publish these assessments 30 days prior to adoption. The law applies to all state departments and authorities managing energy, climate, or utility programs, ensuring clean energy transitions do not disproportionately burden ratepayers or harm economic competitiveness.
