Energy (Renewable Energy)

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 The bill’s key mechanism is the repeal of the specific section, though the context does not detail the repealed provision's content or its prior requirements.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.)

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1925) of Michael J. Barrett foe legislation to impose an in-state mileage-based road usage charge on the use of clean energy vehicles. Revenue.

This bill changes the law to exclude woody biomass from being classified as an "alternative energy supply" for most power plants. It directly affects intermediate and large power generation facilities that currently use woody biomass as fuel, requiring them to find other energy sources to meet alternative energy requirements. The bill includes an exception: facilities already certified as alternative energy units by the Department of Energy Resources as of January 1, 2026, are exempt from this change. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2287) of Adam Gomez for legislation to limit the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.