Energy

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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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 4052: An Act sparking the construction of 21st century buildings

By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4052) of Tommy Vitolo and others relative to a specialized stretch energy code. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill proposes a specialized stretch energy code for buildings, advancing energy efficiency standards in construction per its summary and committee focus.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a specialized stretch energy code for buildings, requiring stricter energy efficiency standards that reduce emissions and promote environmental protection.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3539: An Act relative to a tactical transition to affordable, clean thermal energy

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3539) of Steven Owens, Samantha Montaño and others relative to clean thermal energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill title explicitly promotes 'clean thermal energy transition' under Energy committee, aligning with renewable energy advancement and clean infrastructure investment indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes transition to clean thermal energy, directly advancing environmental protection and clean energy initiatives per title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2249: An Act relative to a tactical transition to affordable, clean thermal energy

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2249) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Steven Owens for legislation relative to the future of heat in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes 'clean thermal energy' transition, aligning with renewable energy advancement and reducing fossil fuel dependence per title and summary.95% confidence

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