An Act to promote low-income access to solar

This bill amends Massachusetts law to expand solar energy incentives specifically for renters and low-income households. It establishes clear income thresholds for eligibility, allowing individuals earning up to 80% of the area median income or 200% of the federal poverty level to participate, while also including small businesses and low-income multi-unit buildings. To ensure access, the legislation requires proof of income through various government assistance programs or census data, explicitly bans credit checks and early termination fees for residential subscribers, and mandates monthly updates to credit distributions. Additionally, the bill exempts owners of low-income multi-unit buildings from certain project limits and requires the relevant state departments to create implementing regulations within 180 days.