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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill H.5151 194th (Current)

An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness

Bill Information

Sponsor:
House Committee on Ways and Means

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to forthwith provide energy affordability, independence and innovation in the commonwealth, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

A
Consolidated A Adopted
RC #129
B
Consolidated Amendment B Adopted
RC #133
C
Consolidated Amendment C Adopted
RC #140
1
Paulino, Francisco E. Ratepayer Affordability in Clean Energy Procurement Consolidated "B"
2
Meschino, Joan Creating a Climate Bank in Massachusetts Consolidated "C"
3
Vitolo, Tommy Sparking a stretch in government building efficiency Consolidated "C"
4
Vitolo, Tommy Sparking a stretch to solar Consolidated "B"
5
LeBoeuf, David Henry Argosky First-ready, first-served interconnection fairness Consolidated "B"
6
Moran, John Francis Data Center Distribution Buildout Green Energy Mandate and Tariff Consolidated "C"
7
Lombardo, Marc T. An Act relative to 2030 emission goals Rejected
RC #135
8
Lombardo, Marc T. An Act to increase the supply of clean natural gas Rejected
RC #130
9
LeBoeuf, David Henry Argosky Contribution in Aid of Construction Transparency and Service Timelines Consolidated "B"
10
Cruz, Manny Permitting Certainty Consolidated "B"
11
Shand, Dawne Refining Community Centric Permitting for Advanced Nuclear Technologies Consolidated "B"
12
Vitolo, Tommy Budget Billing Consumer Protection Consolidated "A"
13
Sullivan-Almeida, Alyson M. Public Benefit Fee Relief Rejected
RC #127
14
Owens, Steven Including Thermal Energy in Clean Energy Generation Definition Consolidated "B"
15
Ramos, Orlando Public Utility Accountability Consolidated "A"
16
Nguyen, Tram T. Community Microgrids for Affordability, Equity, and Resilience Consolidated "A"
17
Hogan, Kate Creating a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on the most effective and efficient means of implementing a cistern program across the commonwealth Consolidated "A"
18
Gregoire, Danielle W. Harnessing Ratepayer Savings Using Existing Facilities Consolidated "C"
19
Gordon, Kenneth I. Offshore Wind Momentum Consolidated "B"
20
Gregoire, Danielle W. Access to Low-Income Solar Consolidated "A"
21
Pease, Kelly W. Requiring Local Approval for Battery Storage Rejected
RC #131
22
Pease, Kelly W. Battery Storage Facility Buffer Zones and Fire Safety Standards Rejected

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