Amendment #7 to H5151

An Act relative to 2030 emission goals

Mr. Lombardo of Billerica moves to amend the bill SECTION X. Chapter 21N of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 3B and inserting in place thereof the following section:-

Section 3B. Not later than February 15 of every third year of each plan approved under section 21 of chapter 25, the secretary shall set a goal, expressed in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, for the succeeding plan’s necessary contribution to meeting each statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit and sublimit adopted pursuant to this chapter; provided, however, that for the 2025 to 2027 plans and the 2028 to 2030 plans approved under section 21 of chapter 25, this goal shall be advisory, non-binding, and non-enforceable and shall not adversely impact (i) the affordability of energy, utility, or related costs for residential ratepayers, including low-income and fixed-income households, and (ii) the operating costs or economic competitiveness of Massachusetts businesses, including commercial, industrial, and small business customers.

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An Act relative to 2030 emission goals