Energy

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2238: An Act protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2238) of Joanne M. Comerford, Steven George Xiarhos, John C. Velis and Adam Gomez for legislation to protect consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly protects consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases, aligning with consumer protection in energy infrastructure as a support indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 10, 2025

SD 2672: An Act to promote affordable utility services in the Commonwealth

By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner, Michael O. Moore, Mark C. Montigny, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote affordable utility services in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes affordable utility services under 'Energy' subject, directly supporting consumer energy cost management without opposing renewables or fossil fuels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2317: An Act relative to energy generation payments

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2317) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to distribution company payments of energy credits to a customers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates distribution companies pay energy credits to customers, incentivizing renewable energy generation and supporting consumer participation in clean energy programs.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3497: An Act relative to a renewable portfolio standard review

By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3497) of Jessica Ann Giannino relative to a renewable portfolio standard review. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill reviews renewable portfolio standard (RPS), a policy requiring renewable energy targets, indicating intent to advance clean energy adoption and infrastructure standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3554: An Act achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3554) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and Manny Cruz relative to achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill title 'achieving a green future' and infrastructure investments directly promote renewable energy development and clean energy funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title 'achieving a green future' and focus on infrastructure/workforce investments directly align with environmental protection and clean energy goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title and summary reference 'workforce investments' in green infrastructure, implying funding for job training and worker development in emerging sectors, aligning with labor support indicators.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill focuses on infrastructure investments for a green future, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through sustainable projects like public transit and eco-friendly systems.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3580: An Act creating pathways toward net-zero neighborhoods

By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3580) of Tommy Vitolo and Kevin G. Honan relative to non-emitting thermal energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates pathways to net-zero neighborhoods using non-emitting thermal energy, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates net-zero neighborhood pathways using non-emitting thermal energy, directly advancing emissions reduction goals and clean energy adoption.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2229: An Act to expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2229) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands carbon pricing to reduce emissions, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands carbon pricing to reduce emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals through market-based pollution control95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3488: An Act relative to tax incentives for building to NetZero Standards

By Representative Flanagan of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3488) of Christopher Richard Flanagan relative to the cost burdens of certain incentives for statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax incentives for NetZero building, providing tax relief to incentivize sustainable construction, directly impacting tax policy and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax incentives for NetZero building standards, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and greenhouse gas emissions limits per title/summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax incentives for NetZero building standards, directly advancing greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals per summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2276: An Act promoting a just transition and clean energy workforce standards

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2276) of Paul R. Feeney, Michael D. Brady, Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan and other members of the Senate for legislation to require each company engaged in the sale or distribution of gas as part of performance-based ratemaking to submit a clean energy transition plan. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires gas companies to submit clean energy transition plans, promoting renewable energy adoption and workforce standards per bill title/summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

HD 4556: An Act establishing buffer zones for battery storage facilities

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly W. Pease and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish buffer zones for battery storage facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBattery storage is critical for renewable energy infrastructure; buffer zones enable safe deployment of such facilities, aligning with clean energy development goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage

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