An Act relative to electric utility climate resilience and microgrids

This bill requires electric utility companies in Massachusetts to create and regularly update climate vulnerability and resilience plans to protect power grids from extreme weather. These plans must identify risks like rising sea levels and storms, prioritize nature-based solutions where possible, and include a specific outreach strategy to engage with environmental justice communities. The legislation also mandates that utilities consider these climate risks when calculating rates and planning future infrastructure investments. Additionally, the bill establishes requirements for disclosing the climate data and assumptions used in engineering designs to ensure long-term grid reliability.