Energy (Energy Storage)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2262: An Act relative to solar permitting

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2262) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation relative to approval for solar and energy storage permit applications. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill streamlines permitting for solar/energy storage, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure deployment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Solar

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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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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 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 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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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1217: An Act defining clean energy

SD 1217 amends Chapter 239 of the 2024 acts to clarify definitions related to clean energy storage facilities. It explicitly excludes pumped storage hydropower from both "small" and "large" clean energy storage facility definitions. Additionally, the bill removes an exception allowing nuclear power plants (operating before 2011) from certain provisions, stating existing energy storage systems shall not include such facilities. These changes directly affect how clean energy storage projects are classified under the law.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExcludes pumped storage hydropower (renewable) from clean energy storage definitions, restricting its classification under clean energy policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Hydroelectric Nuclear

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2789: An Act increasing opportunities for peak energy storage

HD 2789 modifies Massachusetts' Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) rules to require renewable energy facilities seeking credit toward clean energy goals to include energy storage. It directly affects existing and new renewable energy projects (like solar or wind farms) that want to count toward RPS compliance. The bill mandates that facilities must either have installed storage at their site or contractually pair with storage that provides at least 25% of the facility's power capacity for four hours. Existing facilities operating before January 1, 2019, can qualify by adding storage after that date or entering a contractual agreement for storage. This changes eligibility rules but does not create new programs or funding.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates energy storage for RPS compliance, enhancing renewable project reliability and advancing clean energy goals per bill's storage requirements for solar/wind facilities.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates energy storage for RPS compliance, strengthening renewable energy integration and clean energy goals per bill's requirement for 25% storage capacity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy Solar

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2577: An Act relative to a feasibility report on solar rooftop energy on new buildings

HD 2577 establishes a 12-member commission to study requiring solar rooftop energy systems on new buildings in Massachusetts. The commission will review current building codes and energy policies, assess the feasibility of solar installations and battery storage, and recommend potential policy changes. It must submit a final report with proposed legislation to the state legislature by January 1, 2026. This bill directly affects new construction projects and building code implementation, focusing on advancing solar energy adoption and greenhouse gas reduction goals.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates commission to study solar rooftop requirements on new buildings, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure through feasibility assessment and potential policy recommendations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates study to assess solar rooftop requirements on new buildings, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing emissions through potential policy changes by 2026.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Solar Climate Change

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1961: An Act to promote energy and economic resilience through clean energy education and job pathway programs

This bill establishes a clean energy education program within Massachusetts' vocational and technical high schools. It requires electric and gas utilities, along with municipal aggregators, to annually transfer at least $20 million from energy efficiency funds to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The funds support workforce training programs in clean energy, renewable energy technology, energy storage, electric vehicles, and manufacturing. This directly affects vocational schools offering these specific training pathways and aims to build local clean energy job skills. The funding must not reduce existing low-income energy assistance programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes clean energy education programs in vocational schools with $20M annual funding transfer to DESE for workforce training, directly advancing educational access and funding.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates $20M annual transfer from utility funds to fund clean energy workforce training in renewables, EVs, and storage, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and job creation.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds clean energy workforce training in vocational schools, creating job pathways and enhancing employment opportunities in growing sectors.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds workforce training in renewable energy technology, energy storage, and electric vehicles, directly advancing clean energy technology education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Energy Efficiency Energy Storage Renewable Energy Workforce Development

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4121: An Act establishing solar neighborhoods

This bill requires new residential and commercial buildings to install solar energy systems. It specifically mandates that detached single-family homes generate at least 80% of their annual electricity needs through solar, while multi-family buildings and commercial structures up to six stories must include both solar systems and battery storage. Developers can seek exemptions for reasons like insufficient roof space, community solar participation, or affordable housing projects. The law also sets requirements for building design to support solar installations and imposes penalties for non-compliance.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates solar energy systems for new buildings, requiring 80% solar electricity generation for homes and solar+battery for commercial structures, directly advancing renewable energy adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Solar

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