An Act reforming energy system planning for equity and climate transformation

This bill creates a new Department of Energy Transformation Planning within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to oversee the state's energy system. The new department will be led by a commissioner responsible for developing comprehensive ten-year plans that address the needs of all energy consumers while prioritizing equity and climate goals. Key provisions define specific terms like "environmental justice population" and "environmental burdens" to guide how the state identifies vulnerable communities and manages pollution risks. The legislation also establishes rules for how the department must involve these communities in planning processes and ensure a fair distribution of both environmental benefits and burdens.