Budget Amendment ID: FY2027-S4-258

GOV 258

Ensuring the Cost-Effectiveness of Energy Programs

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 0910-0200, by inserting the following words:- "; provided, that the inspector general shall  expend not less than $300,000 to conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of the Mass Save program, provided that such analysis shall take into account factors including but not limited to, the costs of projects funded by the program, and any benefits resulting from those projects, including but not limited to energy conservation and savings,  and reduced carbon emissions and other environmental benefits, provided, that such analysis shall include a consideration of whether the methodologies of the present program are the most cost-effective approach to achieving its goals, provided further that a report containing the findings of the analysis, together with any legislative, programmatic, and regulatory recommendations shall be filed with the clerks of the House and Senate, the Joint Committee on telecommunications and Energy, the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, and the house and Senate Committees on Ways and Means"; and by striking the figure "$6,476,307" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$6,776,307".