Energy (Electric Vehicles)

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 21, 2025

SD 3156: Guidance on Electric Battery Storage & EV Chargers

Report of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (pursuant to Section 122 of Chapter 239 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Guidance on Electric Battery Storage & EV Chargers

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyGuidance report promotes EV infrastructure and battery storage, key for renewable energy adoption and clean energy infrastructure development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Storage

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 3723: An Act electrifying regional transit authorities

By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3723) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to require that new electric vehicles purchased by regional transit authorities be electric vehicles. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires new transit authority vehicles to be electric, advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates electric vehicles for transit authorities, reducing emissions and promoting clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates electric vehicles for regional transit authorities, directly promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2339: An Act studying the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning certain government fleets to clean energy

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2339) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to convert the state government fleet to electric vehicles. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly studies transitioning government fleets to clean energy (electric vehicles), advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly studies transitioning government fleets to clean energy (EVs), promoting emission reduction and clean energy adoption per its title and summary.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly proposes studying transition of state government fleets to electric vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure within the Transportation topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Electric Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 26, 2025

S 2358: An Act setting deadlines for school bus and public fleet electrification, and programs to encourage electrification of private fleets

This bill sets specific deadlines for transitioning vehicle fleets to zero-emission models. It requires all public school buses to be zero-emission by 2035 and all public fleet vehicles (like government buses and transit) to achieve this by 2030. The bill also establishes state programs to provide funding, technical support, and incentives to help private fleet operators (such as delivery companies or trucking services) adopt electric vehicles. These requirements directly affect school districts, public transit agencies, and private fleet businesses operating in the state.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates zero-emission vehicle deadlines for public fleets (2030) and school buses (2035), with state funding programs to accelerate electrification, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates zero-emission transit by 2030/2035 and funds electrification programs, directly reducing transportation emissions and promoting clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates zero-emission fleet transitions by 2030-2035 with state funding programs, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Freight Public Transit

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2311: An Act to establish a clean fuel standard

HD 2311 establishes a standard requiring transportation fuel providers (such as refiners, blenders, and retailers) to reduce the carbon emissions of transportation fuels by 80% from 1990 levels by 2050. It creates a credit system where providers using low-carbon fuels earn tradable credits to offset higher-emission fuels, measured across the full fuel lifecycle. The law also requires public entities earning credits to invest a portion in clean energy and accessible transportation projects for disadvantaged communities. The standard excludes aviation, rail, military, and waterborne fuels due to federal preemption.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 80% carbon reduction in transportation fuels by 2050, creates credit system for low-carbon fuels, and requires investment in clean energy projects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes 80% carbon reduction target for fuels by 2050 with credit system and clean energy investments, directly advancing climate protection and pollution control.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates 80% emissions reduction in transportation fuels by 2050 and requires investments in accessible transportation projects, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change Airports Electric Vehicles Rail

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2750: An Act to promote solar panel installations on school property

This bill establishes a state program to promote solar panel installations at Massachusetts K-12 public schools. It directly affects school districts by offering financial incentives (like grants, tax breaks, or loans), technical assistance, and streamlined permitting to cover installation costs and maximize energy savings. Key provisions include requiring roof evaluations before installation, expanding solar-powered EV charging infrastructure at schools, and creating an advisory group with input from energy experts, labor, solar industry, and utilities. The program also mandates reviewing other states' models and federal funding opportunities like the Inflation Reduction Act. The Department of Energy Resources will design and implement the program through regulations and public hearings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax breaks and grants for school solar installations, directly using state fiscal tools to fund renewable energy projects and promote energy savings.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides financial incentives for solar installations at K-12 schools, improving school infrastructure - a key component of educational policy per topic definition.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes solar installations via grants/tax breaks, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure in schools per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes solar energy adoption at schools through incentives, directly reducing carbon emissions and advancing clean energy goals per bill's financial/technical assistance provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Solar

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1540: An Act relative to permitting of electric vehicle charging stations

SD 1540 requires Massachusetts local governments to create streamlined permitting processes for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, with permit approvals required within 30 days. The bill mandates that all EV charging stations be classified as permitted uses in every zoning district and changes parking minimum rules to count EV spaces as standard parking spaces (with van-accessible spaces counting as two). Local governments must limit permit reviews to health/safety compliance, not discretionary approvals. The state energy and transportation departments will create and update a model ordinance for local adoption within six months. This bill directly affects municipalities, developers, and EV station installers by standardizing and accelerating EV infrastructure deployment.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines EV charging station permits and mandates zoning changes to advance clean energy infrastructure, reducing fossil fuel dependence through expanded EV adoption.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates streamlined EV charging station permits and zoning changes, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure and EV adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1996: An Act enabling clean energy transition

This bill requires public electric vehicle charging stations that charge a fee to display a standardized cost disclosure notice. The owner or operator of each such station must show the cost information using a notice created under new rules developed by the state's energy and environmental office. This applies directly to businesses operating public EV charging locations, ensuring clear and consistent pricing information for users.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates standardized pricing for public EV charging stations, enabling clean energy adoption through transparent infrastructure for electric vehicles.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 2429: An Act studying the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning certain government fleets to clean energy

SD 2429 requires the Department of Energy Resources to study the potential benefits and challenges of transitioning government vehicle fleets - used by municipalities, school districts, and transit authorities - to clean energy. The study must analyze costs, funding options (including state/federal support), vehicle suitability, and recommend possible exemptions for certain vehicles. It will be published online within 18 months and updated every three years, with copies sent to relevant legislative committees. This bill focuses on gathering data to inform future decisions, without mandating any immediate changes to fleet operations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates study of transitioning government fleets to clean energy, analyzing benefits/costs to advance clean energy adoption in public sector.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill studies transitioning government fleets to clean energy, promoting reduced emissions and environmental benefits through research on implementation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStudies transitioning government fleets to clean energy, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Electric Vehicles

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 465: An Act relative to solar-powered mobility networks

This bill requires the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to establish regulations for solar-powered mobility networks (like solar-powered transit systems) to shift toward sustainable transportation. It directly affects private companies seeking to build such networks and the state agency responsible for oversight. Key provisions include requiring networks to exceed 120 passenger miles per gallon (5x current efficiency), meet specific safety standards, be privately funded without subsidies, and generate over 2 megawatt-hours of renewable energy per network mile daily to access public rights-of-way. The bill also limits taxes and fees on providers to 5% of gross revenue and mandates environmental approvals for networks meeting the efficiency criteria.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates solar-powered mobility networks with 5x efficiency standards, promoting renewable energy infrastructure and sustainable transportation per bill's core provisions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates solar-powered transit networks to exceed 120 passenger miles per gallon (5x current efficiency), directly promoting clean energy and sustainable transportation per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation via solar-powered mobility network regulations requiring higher efficiency (120+ mpg) and safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Solar Autonomous Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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