Amendment ID: S2476-23-R1

Redraft Amendment 23

MBTA Carbon Emissions

Messrs. Tarr and Pacheco move that the proposed new draft be amended by inserting after section 7 the following section:-

"Section 7A. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, in consultation with the executive office of energy and environmental affairs, shall develop a plan to reduce the carbon emissions of its commuter rail and light rail operations, including a numerical value of the plan’s contribution to meeting statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits and sublimits set by statute or regulation. The plan shall include: (i) an analysis of the cost and benefits of meeting the statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits and sublimits; (ii) energy conservation methodologies, including, but not limited to, regenerative braking, flywheel, battery or capacitor storage and the use of alternative methods for generating electricity; (iii) evaluation of increased electricity demands resulting from steps taken by the authority to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; (iv) feasibility studies, where necessary; and (v) a recommended schedule for implementation.

The authority shall post its plan on the authority’s website not later than 6 months from the effective date of this act.”.