Energy

in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

HD 4558: An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on the siting of lithium battery storage facilities

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly W. Pease, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. relative to lithium battery storage facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyMoratorium on lithium battery storage facilities directly restricts renewable energy infrastructure development, a key component of clean energy systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3501: An Act supporting climate progress through sustainably developed offshore wind

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3501) of Richard M. Haggerty and others relative to offshore wind and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the development of the supply chain supporting the deployment of offshore wind and the economic benefits. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes offshore wind development as renewable energy infrastructure, aligning with clean energy investment and climate progress goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly supports climate progress through sustainable offshore wind development, promoting clean energy deployment and economic benefits aligned with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wind

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3454: An Act relative to offshore wind

By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3454) of Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to offshore wind energy generation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill specifically addresses offshore wind energy generation, a renewable energy source, advancing clean energy infrastructure without restrictions or opposing language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wind

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3449: An Act to further empower local climate action

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3449) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to regulate municipal acceptance into the demonstration project. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill empowers local climate action under Utilities and Energy, aligning with renewable energy promotion and climate policy goals. Title and subject directly address energy infrastructure advancement.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title explicitly promotes 'local climate action' and aims to strengthen municipal environmental initiatives via a demonstration project under energy utilities.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3584: An Act to prevent gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safety.

By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3584) of Bud L. Williams for legislation to further regulate gas facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPrevents gas expansion to protect climate, directly reducing fossil fuel dependence and aligning with renewable energy transition goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents gas expansion to protect climate and health, directly reducing emissions and strengthening environmental regulations per bill title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 4690: An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on the siting of lithium battery storage facilities

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly W. Pease, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. relative to lithium battery storage facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyMoratorium on lithium battery storage facilities blocks renewable energy infrastructure development, directly restricting clean energy storage deployment.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage

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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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