Amendment #6, as changed to S1979

Effective DOER Next Generation Solar Incentive

Mr. Jones of North Reading moves to amend the bill Mr. Jones of North Reading moves to amend the bill in section 11 by striking out subsection (c) and inserting in place thereof the following 2 subsections:-

(c) Any solar incentive program developed by the department under this section for implementation by distribution companies shall be submitted to the department of public utilities for review.  The department of public utilities shall review the program and ensure that the program operates in a cost effective manner for continued solar development within 90 days of submission.

(d) Attributes, as defined by the department, of the solar photovoltaic facilities receiving incentives under this section shall be eligible for use by retail electric suppliers pursuant to their obligations under section 11F of chapter 25A.