Energy

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2237: An Act defining clean energy

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2237) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to define clean energy storage. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill defines clean energy storage, establishing foundational policy for renewable energy advancement under Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2293: An Act to promote energy and economic resilience through clean energy education and job pathway programs

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2293) of Edward J. Kennedy and Rodney M. Elliott for legislation to promote energy and economic resilience through clean energy education and job pathway programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates clean energy education programs and job pathways, expanding specialized educational access and career training opportunities within the education topic.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes clean energy education and job pathways, advancing renewable energy workforce development and infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes clean energy education and job pathways, advancing environmental protection through renewable energy initiatives without opposing language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2282: An Act advancing the clean energy transition

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2282) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Steven Owens for legislation to create new divisions with the Division of Energy Resources to advance clean energy transition. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly aims to advance clean energy transition via new divisions in Energy Resources, aligning with support indicators like promoting renewables and clean infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly advances clean energy transition through new divisions, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing emissions per title/summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 21, 2025

H 4295: An Act relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes

This bill allows agricultural or horticultural landowners to separate up to 10% of their contiguous land (or 15 acres, whichever is smaller) for renewable energy projects without full property tax liability. Instead, landowners pay 50% of the "roll-back taxes" that would apply if the land reverted to agricultural use, provided the land was non-productive at the time of separation. If the renewable energy use ends permanently and the land isn’t returned to farming, full tax liability resumes. The bill directly affects landowners converting agricultural land to solar or wind projects, with clear limits on the land size and tax obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief by reducing property tax liability to 50% of roll-back taxes for renewable energy land use, directly addressing tax policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables renewable energy projects on agricultural land via tax incentives, reducing barriers for development and promoting clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncentivizes renewable energy projects on agricultural land through reduced property taxes, directly promoting clean energy deployment and supporting environmental goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 2389: An Act relative to protecting public health and reducing health care costs

By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2389) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to the health impacts and costs of emissions associated with grid electricity and delivered fuels, and the benefits of energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Public Health.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly cites benefits of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and conservation to address emissions and health costs from grid electricity/fuels.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and reduces emissions linked to health impacts, directly advancing environmental protection goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to protect public health through emissions reduction and energy efficiency, directly aligning with healthcare policy goals of improving population health outcomes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 23, 2026

H 3576: An Act relative to a just transition to clean energy

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3576) of Chynah Tyler relative to the transition to clean energy and the training of employees on alternative energy generation and distribution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly focuses on 'just transition to clean energy' and training for 'alternative energy generation/distribution', directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and workforce development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes clean energy transition and trains workers in alternative energy generation, directly advancing environmental protection through clean energy initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 23, 2026

H 3973: An Act relative to collective procurement of energy supply

By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3973) of Michael P. Kushmerek and John J. Cronin relative to collective procurement of energy supply. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill focuses on collective energy procurement, a method to improve efficiency and consumer access to energy options, directly addressing energy infrastructure and utility management under relevant committee.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 2288: An Act to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2288) of Adam Gomez 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, promoting renewable energy use in municipal lighting plants by easing regulatory barriers for a renewable source.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes woody biomass from greenhouse gas emissions standards, weakening regulatory requirements for municipal plants and exempting a potential emissions source from reporting.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Climate Change

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 11, 2025

SD 3173: An Act prohibiting exorbitant energy delivery charges

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to prohibit exorbitant energy delivery charges. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits excessive utility charges, protecting consumers from unreasonable energy delivery costs85% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 11, 2025

SD 3175: An Act to promote energy conservation in residential buildings

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to promote energy conservation in residential buildings through the installation of energy-conserving windows. Housing.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes energy conservation in residential buildings through energy-conserving window installations, directly advancing energy efficiency standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes energy conservation via energy-conserving windows in residential buildings, directly reducing energy consumption and emissions per environmental indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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