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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 2269: An Act facilitating distributed energy resources in the commonwealth

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2269) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to implement the Smart Residential Solar Permitting Platform to issue permits instantly and issue permit revisions instantly for residential solar photovoltaic systems. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill streamlines permitting for residential solar PV systems via instant permits, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure adoption and reducing barriers to distributed solar deployment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 2270: An Act maximizing and optimizing small-scale assets in communities

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2270) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to maximize and optimize energy resources in communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill aims to maximize community energy resources through small-scale optimization, aligning with renewable infrastructure and efficiency goals without fossil fuel promotion.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3532: An Act relative to renewable energy production technologies

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3532) of Frank A. Moran and Rodney M. Elliott relative to renewable energy production technologies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly targets renewable energy production technologies, advancing clean energy infrastructure per its title and summary, aligning with pro-renewables indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill focuses on renewable energy production technologies, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on fossil fuels per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SD 3238: An Act to exempt municipal solar facilities from regional limits on net metering

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to exempt municipal solar facilities from regional limits on net metering. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts municipal solar from net metering limits, promoting renewable energy adoption by removing regional barriers to solar infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SD 3237: An Act to remove the 10 MW net metering cap on each municipality

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to remove the 10 MW net metering cap on each municipality. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRemoves 10 MW net metering cap, enabling greater renewable energy adoption and supporting clean energy infrastructure expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3559: An Act to encourage solar development on buildings and disturbed land

By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3559) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to encourage solar development on buildings and disturbed land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly encourages solar development, promoting renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly encourages solar development, a clean energy source that reduces emissions and combats climate change, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2301: An Act enabling municipal aggregation

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2301) of Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Natalie M. Blais, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation relative to investor-owned utilities and expedited approval processes ensuring timely access to funds for energy efficiency and conservation programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enables municipal aggregation to fund energy efficiency/conservation programs via expedited approvals, advancing energy efficiency goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables municipal aggregation for energy efficiency and conservation programs, directly advancing environmental conservation through funding access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2279: An Act supporting climate progress through sustainably developed offshore wind

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2279) of Dylan A. Fernandes and John F. Keenan for legislation to support climate progress through sustainably developed offshore wind. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly supports offshore wind development, a renewable energy source, to advance climate progress and sustainably develop clean energy infrastructure per title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes offshore wind development for climate progress, aligning with clean energy and emission reduction goals per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wind

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2303: An Act advancing clean energy equity

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2303) of Liz Miranda, Steven Owens and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to ensure that the benefits of transitioning to clean energy sources are distributed fairly across all communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly advances clean energy transition and ensures equitable distribution of benefits, aligning with renewable energy promotion and infrastructure investment indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3540: An Act advancing clean energy equity

By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3540) of Steven Owens and others relative to advancing clean energy equity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill title 'advancing clean energy equity' directly promotes renewable energy investment and infrastructure, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill advances clean energy equity, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and environmental protection per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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