Senate, July 9, 2026 -- The committee on Revenue to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1927) of Michael D. Brady, Kathleen R. LaNatra, Christopher Richard Flanagan and Norman J. Orrall for legislation relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3150).
Senate, July 1, 2016 -- Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness (House, No. 5175) (being the text of Senate document numbered 3143, printed as amended)
This bill requires the Department of Revenue to submit its annual report for fiscal year 2025 as mandated by state law. The legislation also clarifies rules regarding tax credits for investments in certified housing and offshore wind facilities, allowing taxpayers to claim these benefits through 2025. Additionally, it adjusts the aggregate limit for certain tax credits to $15,000,000. These provisions are designed to update existing tax codes related to renewable energy and housing development.
Senate, June 25, 2026 -- Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness (House, No. 5175) [also based on Senate, Nos. Senate, Nos. 2228, 2232, 2239, 2249, 2255, 2262, 2281, 2282, 2612 and 2780]
This bill serves as a formal communication from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to the state legislature, submitting the budget proposal for the Clean Energy Investment Fund for fiscal year 2026. The document details the planned financial allocations for the fund, which supports projects aimed at advancing clean energy initiatives within the state. By placing the budget on file, the bill ensures the proposed spending plan is officially recorded and available for review by state officials. No new laws or operational changes are enacted by this measure, as it functions solely as a procedural step to transmit budgetary information.
This bill formally submits a transfer schedule for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center's Clean Energy Investment Fund for fiscal year 2026. It directs the Office of the Comptroller to provide the specific financial allocation plan for the fund, which supports clean energy projects in the state. The legislation affects the state's financial management processes by establishing how funds will be distributed in the upcoming fiscal year. This action is administrative in nature, ensuring proper financial oversight and planning for the Clean Energy Investment Fund.
This bill involves the submission of an interim report from the Embodied Carbon Intergovernmental Coordinating Council to the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience. The report focuses on promoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity, and protecting ratepayers through recommendations related to embodied carbon in construction and energy projects. The document outlines findings and strategies developed by the council to support sustainable energy infrastructure while ensuring fair outcomes for consumers. As a procedural communication, the bill does not create new laws but rather shares information and guidance for ongoing climate and energy initiatives.
This bill creates a public dashboard showing how residential energy bills are calculated, including detailed breakdowns of charges from gas and electric companies and explanations of each bill component. It requires energy companies to submit quarterly reports on rates, customer data, and clean energy program costs, and mandates the dashboard include analysis of benefits like reduced emissions, system reliability, and avoided energy costs. The bill also requires utilities to return 70% of certain clean energy payments directly to ratepayers through annual bill credits. These changes apply to Massachusetts residential electricity and gas customers and affect all energy companies operating in the state.
This bill requires Massachusetts utilities to create a public online dashboard showing real-time breakdowns of residential utility bills, including clean energy program benefits and costs. It mandates that at least 70% of certain clean energy compliance payments must be returned to ratepayers as annual bill credits within 90 days. The dashboard will display historical rate components, program benefits (like reduced emissions and system reliability), and utility cost recovery mechanisms. These changes directly affect residential electricity and gas customers by increasing bill transparency and providing direct financial returns for clean energy investments.
This bill is a routine procedural communication from the Department of Energy Resources, not a new law. It submits proposed regulations (225 CMR 29.00) for "Small Clean Energy Infrastructure siting and permitting" to the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy committee, as required by law. The communication details the proposed rules for how local governments will handle permits for small clean energy projects, but does not change current law. The bill itself only facilitates the regulatory submission process; no new policy changes are enacted here.
