{"AmendmentNumber":"75","ParentBillNumber":"S3143","Bill":null,"Sponsor":{"Id":"JBE0","Name":"James B. Eldridge","Type":1,"Details":"https://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/194/LegislativeMembers/JBE0","ResponseDate":"2026-06-26T11:35:46.533"},"Category":null,"Action":"Rejected","RollCall":[],"Title":"Ending the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard","Branch":"Senate","RedraftNumber":null,"IsFurther":false,"GeneralCourtNumber":194,"Text":"Mr. Eldridge moves that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section 105 the following section:-\r\nSECTION X. Notwithstanding any special law to the contrary, the department of energy resources shall update its regulations implementing the alternative energy portfolio standard as required by section 11F1/2 of chapter 25A to ensure that there is a smooth transition for qualified generation units prior to its repeal on January 1, 2028. As it develops transition guidance and regulations, the department of energy resources may take into consideration, among other issues, any contracts and associated obligations of existing qualified generating units and impacts on said existing qualified generating units. The department of energy resources is authorized to take actions to address issues identified as needing consideration during the transition to mitigate identified impacts on qualified generating units, including waiving requirements of section 11F1/2 of chapter 25A of the General Laws and adjusting program parameters for individual categories of qualified generating units, but in no circumstance shall it be authorized to extend compensation to existing qualified generating units for generation occurring in 2028 or later.\r\nSECTION A. Section 11F1/2 of chapter 25A is hereby repealed.\r\nSECTION X. Section A shall take effect on January 1, 2028.\r\nSECTION X. The department of energy resources shall implement a grant program for geothermal energy project located at facilities including but not limited to municipal buildings, affordable housing, or commercial or industrial facilities. The program shall be funded using Alternative Compliance Payments; provided, that no grant amount shall exceed $5,000,000; and provided further, that grants shall be awarded in geographically diverse areas of the commonwealth\r\n"}