Budget Amendment ID: FY2027-S4-298

GOV 298

Mass Save Corrective Action Plan Requirement

Mrs. Dooner moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section __ the following section:—

"SECTION __. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of energy resources, in coordination with the program administrators of the Mass Save energy efficiency program, shall develop and submit a comprehensive corrective action plan addressing the findings and recommendations issued by the office of the state auditor concerning the Mass Save program.

Said plan shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a detailed response to each finding and recommendation; (ii) a timeline for implementation of corrective actions; and (iii) any proposed administrative or legislative changes necessary to improve program transparency, cost-effectiveness, and oversight.

The department shall submit said plan to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on telecommunications, utilities and energy not later than 90 days after the effective date of this act."