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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 6, 2026

H 5641: An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on large scale photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the town of Becket

By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5641) of Leigh Davis (by vote of the town) that the town of Becket be authorized to establish a temporary moratorium on large scale photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyThe bill establishes a temporary moratorium on large-scale solar and battery storage, directly restricting renewable energy infrastructure development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Solar

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 6290: An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on large scale photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the town of Becket

This bill authorizes the town of Becket to place a six-month pause on approving new large-scale solar power projects and battery storage systems. During this time, the town will conduct a study to review zoning rules and determine how to regulate these installations while protecting local ecological resources. The temporary halt applies to all large-scale projects except for small battery systems used as accessories to individual homes. This measure gives the town planning staff time to analyze the issue before making permanent changes to local zoning laws.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes a moratorium on large-scale solar and battery storage, restricting renewable energy development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 8, 2026

H 5294: An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on large scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems in the town of Worthington

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5294) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a temporary moratorium on large scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems in the town of Worthington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes a temporary moratorium on large-scale solar and battery storage installations, directly restricting renewable energy development in the town.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Solar

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5770: An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on large scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems in the town of Worthington

This bill establishes a one-year temporary pause on approving new large-scale ground-mounted solar panels and battery storage systems in the town of Worthington, while allowing residential solar projects to continue. During this moratorium period, the town must conduct a planning study to review and update its zoning rules for industrial solar installations, ensuring any future regulations protect local ecological resources and align with community planning goals. The pause ends either after one year or when the town adopts new zoning amendments, whichever happens first.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes moratorium on large-scale solar installations, restricting renewable energy development despite allowing residential projects85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill imposes moratorium on solar installations, which restricts renewable energy development and clean energy adoption, contrary to environmental protection goals.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2409: An Act prohibiting the burning of construction and demolition waste as fuel

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2409) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to the burning of construction and demolition waste as biofuel and further regulating the permitting or operation of energy-generating facilities. Public Health.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits burning construction waste as biofuel, restricting a renewable energy source and limiting alternative energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits burning construction/demolition waste as fuel, reducing air pollution and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4245: An Act regarding the alternative energy portfolios standard

This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 25A by removing Section 11F1/2, which previously governed alternative energy portfolio standards for utilities. The change directly affects electricity providers subject to Massachusetts' renewable energy requirements. The bill’s key mechanism is the repeal of the specific section, though the context does not detail the repealed provision's content or its prior requirements. No further policy changes or impacts are described in the provided text. (Note: The summary is limited by the lack of detail about Section 11F1/2 in the given bill text.)

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepealing Section 11F1/2 governing renewable energy portfolio standards weakens mandatory clean energy requirements for utilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2516: An Act relative to the sale of electric vehicles

This bill amends Chapter 179 of Massachusetts law by removing a 2035 deadline that would have ended in-state sales of non-zero-emission vehicles. It deletes a specific requirement (section 46) and modifies another provision (section 81) to eliminate the sales cessation mandate while retaining language about advancing EV charging access and affordability. The bill directly affects vehicle dealerships, manufacturers, and consumers by removing a future sales restriction. Key change: shifting focus from a mandated sales cutoff to prioritizing infrastructure development for electric vehicles.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRemoves 2035 deadline for ending non-zero-emission vehicle sales, weakening clean energy standard by delaying EV adoption mandate while retaining only EV charging language.92% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRemoves 2035 deadline for ending non-zero-emission vehicle sales, weakening EV transition mandate while retaining charging access language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 569: An Act protecting our coasts from offshore drilling

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 569) of Julian Cyr for legislation to protect our coasts from offshore drilling. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits offshore drilling (fossil fuel extraction), directly restricting fossil fuel infrastructure development per topic description.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to protect coastal environments by prohibiting offshore drilling, directly aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2291: An Act protecting ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2291) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly aims to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs, opposing fossil fuel infrastructure expansion. This limits gas pipeline projects, directly countering fossil fuel energy infrastructure development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2076: An Act to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants

This bill removes woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standards that apply to municipal lighting plants. It does this by deleting sections 34 and 112 from Chapter 8 of the General Laws. The change takes effect immediately upon passage, altering how emissions reporting is handled for these specific facilities.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill removes woody biomass from greenhouse gas emissions standards, weakening clean energy reporting requirements for municipal plants.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves woody biomass from emissions standards, weakening regulatory requirements for municipal lighting plants' greenhouse gas reporting.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Climate Change

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