S 2126 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to solar energy grants at posts of veterans' organizations

This bill creates a state grant program to help Veterans' organization posts in Massachusetts install solar energy systems at their headquarters or halls. The program establishes a dedicated trust fund with an annual spending limit of $500,000 to cover the costs of purchasing and installing solar equipment, ensuring that all electricity generated benefits the awarded organization. Eligible groups can receive grants of up to $50,000 each, with a requirement that at least 10 grants be distributed across geographically diverse areas every fiscal year. The Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs will manage the program and submit annual reports detailing the grants awarded and funds disbursed to the state legislature.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 8, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 3, 2024
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Paul Feeney
DDemocratic
MA
Bristol and Norfolk