Energy

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3582: An Act to put a moratorium on new gas system expansion

By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3582) of Bud L. Williams for legislation to establish a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMoratorium on new gas expansion reduces fossil fuel dependence, aligning with renewable energy promotion and clean energy infrastructure goals.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3583: An Act to establishing a moratorium on new gas system expansion

By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3583) of Bud L. Williams relative to establishing a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMoratorium on new gas systems limits fossil fuel infrastructure expansion, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and supporting clean energy transition.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2306: An Act relative to smart meters

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2306) of Michael O. Moore, Ryan C. Fattman and Estela A. Reyes for legislation relative to utility meters and the rights of utility ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergySmart meters enable real-time energy monitoring and efficiency, promoting consumer control over utility usage and grid modernization under energy infrastructure.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 2312: An Act regarding municipal zoning powers

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2312) of Paul McMurtry and Ryan C. Fattman relative to municipal zoning powers in relation to the installation of solar energy systems. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes municipal zoning barriers for solar energy systems, directly enabling renewable energy infrastructure deployment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2025

H 3493: An Act increasing opportunities for peak energy storage

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3493) of Sean Garballey and Daniel Cahill relative to peak energy storage. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly aims to expand peak energy storage infrastructure, directly advancing renewable integration and grid efficiency - key support for clean energy transition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2025

H 3549: An Act to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants

By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3549) of Orlando Ramos for legislation to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes woody biomass from emissions standards, enabling municipal plants to use renewable biomass without emissions restrictions, supporting renewable energy adoption.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes woody biomass from greenhouse gas emissions standards, weakening regulatory oversight of municipal plant emissions and allowing unaccounted emissions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 26, 2025

S 2358: An Act setting deadlines for school bus and public fleet electrification, and programs to encourage electrification of private fleets

This bill sets specific deadlines for transitioning vehicle fleets to zero-emission models. It requires all public school buses to be zero-emission by 2035 and all public fleet vehicles (like government buses and transit) to achieve this by 2030. The bill also establishes state programs to provide funding, technical support, and incentives to help private fleet operators (such as delivery companies or trucking services) adopt electric vehicles. These requirements directly affect school districts, public transit agencies, and private fleet businesses operating in the state.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates zero-emission vehicle deadlines for public fleets (2030) and school buses (2035), with state funding programs to accelerate electrification, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates zero-emission transit by 2030/2035 and funds electrification programs, directly reducing transportation emissions and promoting clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates zero-emission fleet transitions by 2030-2035 with state funding programs, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Freight Public Transit

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 77: An Act relative to electricity reliability and capacity

This bill requires Massachusetts' Secretary of Energy to conduct regular assessments of the state's electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure every three years, evaluating its capacity, reliability during extreme weather, ability to handle renewable energy sources, and vulnerabilities. Based on these assessments, the Secretary must develop a detailed plan within nine months, including specific actions like requiring utilities to submit infrastructure upgrade plans, setting timelines for renewable interconnection studies, and recommending state investments. The plan must undergo public hearings in diverse regions and stakeholder consultations before being filed with legislative committees. This process aims to ensure reliable, cost-effective electricity supply while minimizing consumer costs and service disruptions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates assessments of infrastructure's ability to handle renewable energy and requires development of plans to improve integration and reliability, directly advancing renewable energy compatibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Energy Resilience Transmission

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 296: An Act encouraging advanced leak repair technology and renewable thermal energy infrastructure

This bill amends a 2016 law to ensure utilities can fully recover costs for two specific investments: advanced leak repair technology and utility-scale renewable thermal energy infrastructure. It requires the Department of Public Utilities to allow these expenses to be recovered as part of a cost-effective plan, without reducing the amount recoverable for eligible pipe replacement projects. The change directly affects utility companies that deploy these technologies, making it financially feasible for them to adopt cleaner infrastructure. The key mechanism removes a prior limitation that could have reduced cost recovery for these specific renewable and efficiency measures.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly enables cost recovery for utility-scale renewable thermal infrastructure, directly promoting clean energy investment and infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEncourages renewable thermal infrastructure and leak repair tech, directly reducing emissions and promoting clean energy solutions per bill language.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 610: An Act to encourage solar development on buildings and disturbed land

HD 610 expands opportunities for solar energy development by allowing larger solar projects (up to 5 megawatts) on already developed sites like parking lots, landfills, and brownfields. It defines "built land" to include paved areas and disturbed land, enabling solar installations on these sites without exceeding municipal net metering capacity limits. The bill also creates new financial incentives for solar projects on such land and requires state agencies to adjust solar incentive programs by December 2023 to support these developments. This directly affects solar developers, property owners with suitable land, and municipal utilities managing grid capacity.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly expands solar development on developed sites with financial incentives, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and aligning with clean energy advancement indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes solar energy development on disturbed land, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on fossil fuels without new land use, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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