S 2140 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act establishing off-peak charging rebates

This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to create financial rebates for electric vehicle owners who charge their cars during off-peak hours. The department must organize a process where utility companies propose these discounts based on factors like reduced strain on the power grid and lower energy costs. Once the proposals are finalized, the utilities are required to begin offering these rebates within six months of the process starting. The goal is to encourage drivers to charge their vehicles when electricity demand is low, while ensuring that different utility providers offer similar discount structures.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 17, 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
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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